GFVC South Africa (GFVC SA) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our members, delegates, partners, and visitors. As the national implementation arm of the GFVC Africa economic system, we uphold the continental standard of responsible data stewardship. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and participate in our programmes and events. By using our site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
We collect information you provide directly to us when you register as a supplier, apply for delegate passes to the SMART GFVC GATEWAY, submit expressions of interest, or contact us through our forms. This may include your name, email address, phone number, organisation, position, country, and any other details you choose to provide.
We also collect information automatically when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and usage data. This information is used to improve our services and ensure security.
We use the information we collect to:
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with partner organisations, development finance institutions, and sponsors only when it is necessary to facilitate your participation in GFVC South Africa programmes and the SMART GFVC GATEWAY, and only with your consent or as required by law.
We may also share information with service providers who help us operate our platform, subject to confidentiality obligations.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by us. You may also object to or restrict certain processing of your data. To exercise these rights, contact us through the details provided on this site.
Our site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and personalise content. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect site functionality.
Our platform is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the 'Last Updated' date above.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact the GFVC South Africa Secretariat through the contact details provided on this site.