Privacy Policy

In compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

At the South African Chief of Staff Association (SACOSA), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and transparency.

What We Collect

We may collect personal details such as your name, email address, organisation, and role when you:

Join SACOSA or express interest in membership
Register for events, workshops, or programmes
Contact us directly or subscribe to our updates

We may also use cookies to track basic website usage for performance and analytics purposes.

We use your information to:

Communicate SACOSA updates, events, and services
Register and manage your participation in SACOSA activities
Build and support our professional network
Improve our services and user experience

Your data is only used for the purposes agreed to and permitted under POPIA.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with trusted service providers (e.g., event organisers or communication platforms) who assist us in delivering SACOSA’s services. These providers are contractually bound to keep your data secure and confidential. We will never sell your information or share it without lawful reason.

How We Protect Your Data

We apply appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorised access, including:

Access controls
Secure platforms and encrypted systems
Regular reviews of our data protection practices

You have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Ask us to update or delete your details
Withdraw your consent at any time

To do so, please contact us at info@sacosa.org.za. We may request proof of identity for verification purposes.