{"id":5056,"date":"2019-02-26T09:57:04","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T09:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/south.sores.africa\/?page_id=5056"},"modified":"2026-02-15T02:24:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T02:24:33","slug":"data-protection-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/south.sores.africa\/en\/data-protection-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Data protection policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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South Cluster<\/strong><\/h3>
Article 1 \u2013 Purpose<\/strong><\/h6>

This Data Protection Policy aims to inform users, donors, partners, and visitors of the South Cluster website about how their personal data is collected, used, and protected.<\/p>

South Cluster is committed to processing personal data in accordance with the principles of transparency, confidentiality, and security.<\/p>

Article 2 \u2013 <\/strong>Data Controller<\/strong><\/h6>

The data controller responsible for processing personal data is:<\/p>

Cluster Sud AISBL<\/strong><\/p>

Rue Dieudonn\u00e9 Lef<\/strong>\u00e8<\/strong>vre, 17<\/strong><\/p>

B – 1020 BRUXELLES – BELGIQUE<\/strong><\/p>

For any questions regarding data protection, you may contact us at:
info@southcluster.org<\/strong><\/p>

Article 3 \u2013 Data Collected<\/strong><\/h6>

South Cluster may collect the following categories of data:<\/p>

3.1 Identification Data<\/strong><\/p>

  • First and last name<\/li>
  • Email address<\/li>
  • Phone number<\/li>
  • Postal address<\/li>
  • Organization or company name (where applicable)<\/li><\/ul>

    3.2 Data Related to In-Kind Donations<\/strong><\/p>

    In the context of donations in kind (equipment, materials, supplies, etc.), South Cluster may collect:<\/p>

    • Description of the donated items<\/li>
    • Quantity<\/li>
    • Condition of the materials<\/li>
    • Logistical details for collection or delivery<\/li>
    • History of donations made<\/li><\/ul>

      South Cluster does not collect any banking information.<\/p>

      Article 4 \u2013 Purpose of Data Processing<\/strong><\/h6>

      Personal data is collected exclusively for the following purposes:<\/p>

      • Responding to inquiries submitted via the contact form<\/li>
      • Organizing, managing, and tracking in-kind donations<\/li>
      • Coordinating logistics related to donated materials<\/li>
      • Informing donors about South Cluster\u2019s projects and activities<\/li>
      • Ensuring proper administrative follow-up of contributions<\/li><\/ul>

        Personal data is never used for commercial purposes.<\/p>

        Article 5 \u2013 Legal Basis for Processing<\/strong><\/h6>

        The processing of personal data is based on:<\/p>

        • The consent of the data subject<\/li>
        • The execution of a donation or collaboration relationship<\/li>
        • The legitimate interest of South Cluster in carrying out its mission<\/li><\/ul>
          Article 6 \u2013 Data Retention<\/strong><\/h6>

          Personal data is retained:<\/p>

          • For the time necessary to manage donations and relationships<\/li>
          • For the period required for administrative follow-up<\/li>
          • Until consent is withdrawn, where consent constitutes the legal basis for processing<\/li><\/ul>
            Article 7 \u2013 Data Security<\/strong><\/h6>

            South Cluster implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure:<\/p>

            • The confidentiality of personal information<\/li>
            • Protection against unauthorized access<\/li>
            • Prevention of loss, alteration, or unauthorized disclosure<\/li><\/ul>
              Article 8 \u2013 <\/strong>Data Sharing<\/strong><\/h6>

              Personal data may only be shared with:<\/p>

              • Authorized members of South Cluster<\/li>
              • Logistics partners involved in the collection or distribution of donated materials<\/li>
              • Competent authorities where required by law<\/li><\/ul>

                Personal data is neither sold nor transferred to third parties for commercial purposes.<\/p>

                Article 9 \u2013 Rights of Data Subjects<\/strong><\/h6>

                Individuals have the following rights:<\/p>

                • Right of access to their personal data<\/li>
                • Right to rectification<\/li>
                • Right to erasure<\/li>
                • Right to object<\/li>
                • Right to restriction of processing<\/li><\/ul>

                  Any request related to the exercise of these rights should be sent to:
                  info@southcluster.org<\/strong><\/p>

                  Article 10 \u2013 Amendments to the Policy<\/strong><\/h6>

                  South Cluster reserves the right to amend this Policy at any time in order to reflect legal or organizational changes.<\/p>

                  The version in force is the one published on the website at the time of consultation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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