SAILI Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SAILI (SA Improved Learning Initiative) is committed to protecting your privacy. Whether you’re a learner, parent, donor, or visitor to our website, we handle your personal information with care, transparency, and respect.

This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable South African laws.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Apply for a scholarship
  • Contact us via forms or email
  • Make a donation or sign up for debit orders
  • Subscribe to updates or newsletters
  • Visit our website

This may include:

  • Your name, contact details, and demographic information
  • Academic records and application details
  • Donation and payment information
  • Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and provide support
  • Process scholarship applications and manage programme participation
  • Process donations and issue receipts
  • Share updates about our work and impact
  • Improve our website and services

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except where required by law or with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and programmes.

4. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request corrections or updates
  • Withdraw consent for communications
  • Request deletion of your data (where legally permissible)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@saili.org.za

5. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to:

  • Understand how visitors use our site
  • Improve user experience and content
  • Enable secure login and form submissions

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect some website functionality.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. This includes:

  • Secure servers and encrypted connections
  • Limited access to personal data
  • Regular monitoring and updates to our systems

Please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, but we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection.

7. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Once no longer needed, your information will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

SAILI – SA Improved Learning Initiative
Email: info@saili.org.za
Phone: 021 001 7881