ShearGoldFoundation respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website or services. We are committed to transparency and compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant.

1. Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Contact data: name, email address, phone number, and any details you provide via our contact form or email.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns collected through cookies and analytics tools.
• Communication data: messages, inquiries, and any attachments you send to us.

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used only for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide community development consulting, women’s empowerment programs, and sustainable project advisory services.
• To improve our website and services through analytics and user feedback.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and collect anonymous usage data. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or third-party tracking without your explicit consent.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering services (e.g., hosting providers, email services, analytics platforms). These processors are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5. Data Retention and Security

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
• Object to processing or request data portability where applicable.
• Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Anti-Misrepresentation Statement

ShearGoldFoundation does not make misleading claims, create false urgency, or use fake endorsements. We do not impersonate any official entity, brand, or government body. All testimonials and project outcomes described on this site are genuine and verifiable. We do not guarantee specific results without documented evidence.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

ShearGoldFoundation

387 Gail Park

Phone: 0541515257

Email: info@sheargoldfoundation.com