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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to NED Connect, a platform operated by the National Association for Social Change Entities in Education (NASCEE) (“we”, “us”, or “NASCEE”).

NASCEE is committed to protecting personal information and ensuring that it is collected and processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).

This Policy explains:

  • What personal information we collect

  • Why we collect it

  • How it is used, stored, and shared

  • Your rights in relation to your personal information

2. Responsible Party

National Association for Social Change Entities in Education (NASCEE)
Address: Ground Floor, Block D, Lakefield Office Park, 272 West Avenue, Centurion, 0163
Email: info@nascee.org.za
Telephone: +27 72 401 5069

3. Personal Information Collected

We may collect:

  • Names, contact details, and organisational roles

  • Organisation profile information

  • Platform usage data (including IP address, browser, device)

  • Survey, event, and engagement data

4. Purpose of Processing

Personal information is processed for:

  • Managing user accounts

  • Building and maintaining the National Education Directory

  • Enabling collaboration and coordination

  • Generating sector insights and reports

  • Communicating relevant opportunities and updates

  • Improving platform functionality

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Processing is based on:

  • Consent

  • Contractual necessity

  • Legal obligations

  • Legitimate interests (sector coordination and collaboration)

6. Data Visibility and Public Information

NED Connect is designed to strengthen visibility, coordination, and collaboration across the education sector.

By submitting information, you acknowledge that:

  • Organisation-level data (including services, locations, programmes) may be publicly accessible

  • Certain personal contact details may be visible where necessary for collaboration

You warrant that:

  • You have authority to submit the data

  • You have obtained necessary consent

NASCEE:

  • Does not guarantee how third parties use publicly available data

  • Is not liable for downstream use of such data

Information made publicly available through NED Connect may be accessed and used by government, funders, researchers, and other stakeholders for planning, coordination, and decision-making purposes.

7. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may share information with:

  • Platform operators (Airtable, Softr, Zoho Analytics)

  • Service providers under confidentiality agreements

  • Regulatory authorities where required

8. Cross-Border Transfers

Where data is transferred outside South Africa, NASCEE ensures:

  • Adequate protection laws, or

  • Appropriate contractual safeguards

9. Security Safeguards

We implement:

  • Access controls

  • Authentication measures

  • Secure storage practices

10. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for:

  • Platform operation

  • Legal compliance

  • Analytical purposes (anonymised where possible)

11. Data Subject Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct or delete it

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent

12. Updates

This Policy may be updated periodically.