Protocol: Data Sovereignty
PRIVACY
POLICY
This Privacy Policy describes how Virtual Reality NGO collects, uses, and safeguards your data. Read our privacy policy and your rights regarding our services.
WELCOME
1. Introduction.
Welcome to Virtual Reality NGO (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://virtualreality.ngo/(the “Site”).
Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
Effective Date: 25 July 2024
02 / COLLECTION
2. Information We Collect.
We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our service ecosystem for you:
Personal Information
While using our Site, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable details that can be used to contact or identify you:
- • Email address
- • First and last name
- • Phone number
- • Custom program/application details
Usage & Cookies
We gather technical usage data and utilize secure cookies to optimize server performance and track user interaction behavior:
- • IP address & Browser type
- • Visited pages & Timestamps
- • Essential session cookies
03 / EXECUTION
3. How We Use Your Info.
Virtual Reality NGO uses the collected parameters for core non-profit, educational, and operational objectives:
To Provide Services
To deliver training information, respond to your inquiries, and manage your participation in our events or incubator programs.
To Improve Our Site
To analyze usage patterns, compile web metrics, and improve the functionality and editorial content of our Site.
To Communicate with You
To send you newsletters, updates, program schedules, and other information related to our organization and its active cohorts.
For Legal Compliance
To comply with legal obligations, enforce our operational terms, and protect the rights and safety of our community.
04 / SHARING
4. How We Share Your Info.
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except under strict, defined circumstances:
Service Providers
Bespoke third-party providers who assist us in operating our Site and servicing cohorts, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose details if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities in South Africa.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, non-profit acquisition, or asset transfer, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
05 / SAFEGUARDS
5. Data Security.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, use, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
06 / SOVEREIGNTY
6. Your Rights.
Access, Correction & Deletion
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you have the right to request access to or correction of your personal data, request complete deletion under certain conditions, or opt out of receiving newsletter communications at any time.
07 / OUTSIDE_LINKS
7. Third-Party Links.
External Policies
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
08 / CONTACT MATRIX
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or to submit data sovereignty requests, please reach out to our privacy desk:
11 Scafell Road, Floracliffe, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 1709