Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (“NAFCOC”, “we”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our website and the Funding Watch platform.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, province, and business details when you register an account.

Case Report Data: Information you provide when submitting a funding case report, including institution details, funding amounts, timelines, outcomes, and supporting documents.

Usage Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and interaction data collected through analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to operate the Funding Watch platform, verify and publish case reports, generate aggregated statistics for the national dashboard, communicate with you about your account and submissions, improve our services, and comply with legal obligations.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Aggregated, anonymised data may be shared with policymakers, researchers, and media for the purpose of improving the funding ecosystem. Case reports are published only after moderation and with your consent.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

6. Your Rights (POPIA)

Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to access your personal information, request correction or deletion, object to processing, and lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator. See our POPIA Notice for more details.

7. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, contact our Information Officer at privacy@nafcoc.org.za or write to: NAFCOC, 46 Anderson Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001.