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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction #

The International Council on Systems Engineering South Africa Chapter (“INCOSE SA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Information We Collect #

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Identity Data: Name, surname, professional title, ECSA registration number.
  • Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, physical or postal address, city/town of residence.
  • Professional Data: Company name, job title, industry sector, INCOSE membership status.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, usage data via standard, privacy-respecting analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information #

We use your Personal Information only for the following legitimate purposes:

  • Processing your membership application or renewal.
  • Communicating with you regarding chapter events, newsletters, and technical resources.
  • Facilitating your participation in chapter initiatives and working groups.
  • Displaying your contact information in the member directory (only if explicit consent is provided).
  • Analysing website usage to improve our services and outreach.

4. Disclosure of Your Information #

We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your explicit permission or are required by law to do so. We may share data with INCOSE Global as part of standard membership processing.

5. Data Security #

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to secure your personal information against accidental loss, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

6. Your Rights Under POPIA #

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
  • Object to the processing of your personal information on reasonable grounds.
  • Withdraw consent for specific data processing activities (e.g., opting out of the member directory).

7. Contact Us #

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Information Officer at info@incose.org.za.