Privacy Policy

1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Rising Sons Africa is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of everyone who engages with us. We collect and process personal information responsibly, lawfully and transparently while safeguarding the rights of all individuals, especially children.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you engage with Rising Sons Africa, we may collect information including:

• Parent and guardian contact details.
• Participant information such as names, age, date of birth and school.
• Medical, dietary and emergency contact information required for participant safety.
• Mentor, volunteer and partner details.
• Technical website usage information collected through cookies and similar technologies.

3. Children's Data

Participants under eighteen are afforded additional legal protection. We collect and process their information only with parental or legal guardian consent, seek the child's own assent where appropriate, and limit data collection to what is necessary for their participation, wellbeing and safety.

4. Why We Use Your Data

• Process registrations and enquiries.
• Deliver programmes safely.
• Meet safeguarding obligations.
• Communicate with families and partners.
• Manage sponsorships and donations.
• Meet legal and regulatory requirements.

5. How We Share Data

Rising Sons Africa does not sell personal information. Data is shared only where necessary to deliver programmes safely, fulfil legal obligations or protect the wellbeing of participants.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access your personal information, request corrections, withdraw consent where applicable, request deletion where lawful and lodge complaints with the relevant authorities.

7. How We Protect Your Data

Appropriate organisational and technical safeguards are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorised access, misuse, loss or disclosure.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website usage and enhance the overall user experience.

9. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law, after which it is securely deleted or anonymised.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact Rising Sons Africa.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any revisions will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.