Privacy Policy for The HE2AT Center
At The HEat and HEalth African Transdisciplinary (HE²AT) Center, accessible from https://www.he2at.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information when you visit our website:
Personal Information You Provide: This includes your name, email address, or other contact details when you communicate with us, make bookings, or submit inquiries.
Automatically Collected Information: We gather certain data about your visit through cookies and other tracking technologies, such as your IP address, browser type, and details about how you interact with our website (e.g., pages viewed).
2. How We Use Your Data
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
To provide, improve, and maintain our website and services.
To respond to your inquiries and manage bookings.
To analyse website traffic and improve website functionality.
To comply with legal obligations or handle any disputes.
3. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and track how the site is used. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us recognise you during future visits and help us analyse site traffic and performance.
Third-Party Analytics : We use third-party services to analyze website usage data. These services use cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with the site, such as the pages they visit, how long they stay, and what actions they take. This data helps us improve our website and services. No personal data is shared with these third-party providers.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
Consent: By using our website and agreeing to this policy, you consent to our use of cookies and processing of your data. You may withdraw consent at any time.
Legitimate Interest: We may process your data for purposes such as improving our website and ensuring its security, provided that your rights and interests are not compromised.
Legal Obligation: We may process your data to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers to help us operate the website or provide our services, but they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your data.
In certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose your personal information to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and you are encouraged to review it periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, contact us via our email contact form.