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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01 Feb, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you use our services. It also describes your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with capitalized initials have specific meanings, as defined below. These definitions apply whether terms are singular or plural.

Definitions

  • Account – A unique profile created for you to access our services.
  • Company – UP Youth Choir – Youth Development Foundation, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20 Hatfield 0028, South Africa (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
  • Cookies – Small data files stored on your device that track website usage.
  • Country – South Africa.
  • Device – Any tool (computer, mobile phone, tablet, etc.) used to access our services.
  • Personal Data – Any information that can identify an individual.
  • Service – Our website: https://www.upyouthchoir.com/.
  • Service Provider – A third party processing data on our behalf.
  • Usage Data – Information collected automatically (e.g., IP address, browser type, time spent on pages).
  • You – The user accessing or using our services.

2. Collection and Use of Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

We may collect:

  • Email address
  • First and last name
  • Usage Data
Usage Data

Automatically collected data may include:

  • Device IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited, time spent, and timestamps
  • Unique device identifiers

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance our services:

  • Essential Cookies – Necessary for website functionality.
  • Acceptance Cookies – Remember if you accept cookies.
  • Functionality Cookies – Store preferences like language settings.

3. Use of Your Personal Data

We may use your data for:

  • Service provision and maintenance
  • Account management
  • Contract fulfillment
  • Communication (emails, SMS, etc.)
  • Marketing and promotional updates (if opted in)
  • Customer support
  • Business transfers (e.g., mergers or acquisitions)
  • Legal compliance and security purposes

 

We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers (e.g., analytics, communication tools)
  • Affiliates (under the same Privacy Policy)
  • Business Partners (for relevant offers and promotions)
  • Other users (if interacting in public areas)
  • Legal authorities (if required by law)

4. Data Retention and Transfer

  • Retention: We keep your data as long as necessary for service provision, legal compliance, and dispute resolution.
  • Transfer: Your data may be stored outside your country, with appropriate security measures in place.

5. Security of Your Data

We implement security measures to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 12.

If we learn we have collected data from a child under 12 without parental consent, we will delete it.

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We may notify you via email or a website notice before changes take effect.

9. Contact Us