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THE REMI FOUNDATION

PRIVACY POLICY

Introduction

The Remi Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose personal information when you interact with us, including through our website, applications, events, and other services. We comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable data protection laws.

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1. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

  • Contact information (e.g., address, email address, phone number)

  • Identification information (e.g., name, date of birth, ID/passport numbers)

  • Financial information (e.g., bank account details)

  • Information provided through communications with us (e.g., inquiries, feedback)

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2. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Communicating with you and responding to inquiries

  • Processing scholarship applications and administering scholarships

  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

  • Improving and customizing our services

  • Conducting fundraising and promotional activities (where applicable and permitted by law)

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3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent where required

  • To perform a contract with you (e.g., providing scholarship services)

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Pursuing legitimate interests of Remi Foundation (e.g., fundraising, service improvement)

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4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with:

  • Service providers and partners assisting us in our activities

  • Regulatory authorities and law enforcement agencies when required by law

  • Third parties with your consent or direction

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5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required or permitted by applicable laws and regulations.

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6. Security Measures

We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

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7. Your Rights

Under POPIA and GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Rectify inaccurate information

  • Erase or restrict processing of your information

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

To exercise these rights or for inquiries regarding your personal information, please contact us using the details provided below.

 

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We regularly review and update our privacy policy to reflect changes in data processing practices, legal requirements, and organizational policies.. Any changes will be communicated through our website with a revised effective date.

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If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: info@remi-foundation.org

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