Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 2025
1. Introduction
Powerhouse Women Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for our programs or events
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Make a donation
- Contact us with inquiries
- Apply for partnership opportunities
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. We may also collect information about your browsing actions and patterns.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process your donations and issue receipts
- Send you information about our programs and initiatives
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send you newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our activities
- Professional advisors such as lawyers and accountants
- Regulatory authorities when required by law
- Third parties with your explicit consent
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to processing of your personal information
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Unsubscribe from our communications
7. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@powerhousewomenfoundation.org
Address: Willow Wood Office Park, Cnr 3rd Ave & Cedar Rd, Johannesburg, South Africa