Privacy Policy
Cape Welsh Choir
Effective Date: 17 July 2025
Cape Welsh Choir (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
- Identification Details: Name, surname.
- Contact Details: Email address, phone number, physical address (where applicable).
- Payment Details: When paying for events, memberships, or merchandise.
- Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, cookies.
2. Purpose of Collection
We process your personal information for the following purposes:
- To communicate about choir activities, rehearsals, and events.
- To manage memberships and event registrations.
- To respond to enquiries sent to contact@capewelshchoir.co.za or 083 676 0156.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We only collect information that is necessary for the stated purposes.
3. Lawful Processing
Processing of your personal information is based on one or more of the following grounds:
- Your consent.
- Fulfilment of a contractual obligation.
- Compliance with legal or regulatory requirements.
- Legitimate interests related to the operation of the choir.
4. How We Share Your Information
Your information will only be shared when:
- It is required by service providers for payment or event management.
- We are legally obliged to do so.
- You provide explicit consent.
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable organisational and technical measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
6. Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Object to processing under certain circumstances.
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
📧 Email: contact@capewelshchoir.co.za
📞 Phone: 083 676 0156
7. Cookies & Website Usage
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You may manage cookies in your browser settings.
8. Data Retention
We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
Contact Information
If you have questions or complaints about this policy or how your data is processed, please contact:
📧 Email: contact@capewelshchoir.co.za
📞 Phone: 083 676 0156