Personal Contact Information Collection Policy for Participate Technologies CC Workshops, Masterclasses and/or Webinars hereafter referred to as events:

The Layman’s summary:

Our goal is to offer the best possible solution suited to each of our customer’s specific needs and complement this with a service that exceeds their expectations. To do this we process and store some personal information about our prospects and customers required to provide the best possible value, products and services to them.

We deeply value our customers and take their privacy seriously. We have taken every precaution to secure and protect our data to achieve POPI and GDPR compliance to the best of our ability. We will NEVER share your data outside of approved cases, nor will your data be used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the Company communicating with you and offering the best tailored solutions and service based on our relationship with you.

Purpose of Collection: Participate Technologies CC collects personal contact information for the sole purpose of contacting respondents and communicating relevant information about the event for which the contact form is designed.
Types of Information Collected: Participate Technologies CC will collect the following personal contact information: names, email addresses, phone numbers, and any other relevant contact details necessary for event registration and communication.
Consent: Participate Technologies CC obtains explicit consent from individuals before collecting their personal contact information. Consent is obtained through an opt-in mechanism during the registration process, where individuals actively agree to the collection and use of their data for event-related communication.
Data Storage and Security: Participate Technologies CC applies best practices for data security. All personal contact information collected is stored securely using appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes the use of secure servers, encryption, and access controls.
Data Usage: The personal contact information collected will be used solely for the purpose of event-related communication. This may include confirming event registration, providing updates or reminders about the event, and communicating any relevant information related to the event.
Data Sharing: Participate Technologies CC does not share personal contact information with any third parties. The data collected is strictly used internally for event communication purposes and will not be disclosed or sold to any external parties.
Data Retention: Participate Technologies CC will retain the personal contact information for the duration necessary to fulfill the purpose of event communication and/or related services. Once the information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with applicable data protection laws and best practices.
Individual Rights: Individuals have the right to access, correct, or delete their personal contact information. To exercise these rights or make any inquiries regarding their data, individuals can contact Participate Technologies CC using the provided contact information.
Compliance with Laws: Participate Technologies CC ensures that the collection and processing of personal contact information comply with all applicable data protection laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and any other relevant legislation in the jurisdiction.
Policy Updates: Participate Technologies CC reserves the right to update or modify this personal contact information collection policy as needed. Respondents are advised to review the policy periodically for any updates.
By participating in an event hosted by Participate Technologies CC and providing their personal contact information, respondents acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms outlined in this policy.

Further information can be found here

For any further questions or concerns regarding the collection and use of personal contact information, individuals can reach out to Participate Technologies CC using the following contact details:

Company Name: Participate Technologies CC
Contact Email: [email protected]privacy@participate.co.za