Privacy Policy
At TEST-IT Africa, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, events, webinars, magazine, and award programs.
By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy. Last Updated: 11 September 2025
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information You Provide
– Name, email address, phone number, job title, company/organization.
– Details submitted via contact forms, pre-registration forms, or award nominations.
– Supporting documents such as CVs, case studies, or reports (for award nominations).
Automatically Collected Information
– IP address, browser type, and device information.
– Usage data via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
Event & Webinar Data
– Registration details and attendance records.
– Preferences for sessions or topics.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
– To process and manage registrations for conferences, webinars, and awards.
– To respond to inquiries and partnership opportunities.
– To share updates, newsletters, and promotional content (only with your consent).
– To evaluate award nominations and case studies.
– To improve our services, website, and community engagement.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only with:
– Trusted service providers (e.g., email platforms, webinar software, analytics tools).
– Partners and sponsors of specific events, where relevant and with your consent.
– Regulatory authorities where required by law.
If information is transferred outside South Africa (e.g., to cloud servers hosted abroad), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
4. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary:
– Contact inquiries: up to 12 months.
– Event/webinar registrations: up to 24 months.
– Award nomination materials: retained until the conclusion of the awards cycle, then securely deleted.
– Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe.
5. Your Rights
Under POPIA and GDPR, you have the right to:
– Access the personal information we hold about you.
– Request corrections to your information.
– Request deletion of your personal data.
– Withdraw consent for communications at any time.
– Object to certain types of data processing.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@sastqb.org.za
6. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website and magazine may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: info@sastqb.org.za