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Privacy & Terms of Use

NACOSA respects each individual's right to personal privacy. We will collect and use information through our website, only in the ways disclosed in this policy. This policy applies to all the information collected by NACOSA.

Information Collection

NACOSA gathers information through our website in order for us to continue giving support and financial assistance for the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS, TB and related social development issues. By using our website you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Information Provided by You

We collect the following information about primary visitors: names, gender, date of birth, telephone numbers and email addresses. This information is voluntarily provided by our users and our users are under no obligation to provide same if they do not wish to do so.

We may also collect names, gender, date of birth and email addresses, which our users divulge about other people.

Information Usage

Primary Use of Personal Information

The information collected by NACOSA will be used for processing any applications for assistance or membership of our network placed through our website and for maintaining up to date records.

Users who provide information may receive email notifications or announcements, such as our newsletter. In accordance with best practice, we use a ‘double opt-in’ mechanism to verify your email address and subscription.

Secondary Use of Personal Information

Registered users may receive additional announcements from us about our services and newsletters. Out of respect for the privacy of our users we present the option to not receive these types of communications. You can unsubscribe to our mailing list at any time by using the links provided in every communication. Please note that once you unsubscribe we will be unable to email you network or programme information in future.

Sharing Data with Third Parties

We may share data with the following third parties: Other NACOSA branches, our key partners that assist in the organization’s goals and application thereof, technology suppliers and support companies, and other key contacts with whom it is necessary to share information.

We will not send any information to unrelated third parties without your express permission. We will never sell your data to any third party.

You are allowed to object to the processing of your information.

Changes to This Policy

It may become necessary to change our policy from time to time. It is the responsibility of the user to periodically check our website for any changes.

Access to Information

Access to Personal Data

You may request a copy of the personal data that we keep about you in a readable format. If you wish to obtain a copy of this personal data you may do so by contacting us by email: info@nacosa.org.za

NACOSA maintains the accuracy of our information by routinely purging expired records.

Inaccurate Information

Users may contact us about inaccuracies that they may find by emailing info@nacosa.org.za

Deleting Personal Data

Users may request that their personal data be deleted from our database by emailing info@nacosa.org.za
Please note that some personal data cannot be deleted straight away for statutory reasons.

Problem Resolution

If problems arise, users may contact NACOSA by:
Email: info@nacosa.org.za
Phone: 021 552 0804

We are committed to resolving disputes as soon as possible.

Data Storage and Security

NACOSA collects and protects user information with the following security measures: hardware firewalls, double opt-in subscription verification, password protection and other technology and procedures used to protect consumer privacy.

If you have any further questions about privacy or security, please contact us by sending an email to: info@nacosa.org.za.

Disclaimers

The content on this website is provided for your personal and private non-commercial use only. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, broadcast, display, sell, license, or otherwise exploit this or any other content for any other purposes without the prior written consent of NACOSA.

The views described herein are the views of NACOSA, and do not represent the views or opinions of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, nor is there any approval or authorization of this material, express or implied, by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

The contents of this website are the responsibility of NACOSA and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.