Who we are
This Privacy Policy describes how Destiny Connect Foundation (“DCF”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, disclosures, and protects personal information gathered through our websites (“Websites”). By accessing or using our Websites, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Our website addresses are: https://www.destinyconnectfoundation.org | https://www.dcfcommunity.org
Information We Collect
We collect different types of information depending upon how you interact with our Website:
Personal Information: You may provide us with personal information when you register for an account, participate in an event, request information, or otherwise interact with us through the Website.This information may include your name, email address, phone number, physical address, mailing address, and demographic information.
Usage Information: We may collect non-identifiable information about your use of the Website, such as your browser type, IP address, operating system, pages you visit, and links you click. This information is used to improve the performance and user experience of the Website.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your online activity.This information may be used to personalise your experience, deliver targeted advertising, and analyse Website traffic.
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Comments
When you leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymised string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these other websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit or interact with.
Who we share your data with
We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Website and provide the services you request. These service providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect your information. We may also disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights or interests of DCF.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide you with the services and information you request ▪Manage your account and membership
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Send you communications about DCF programs, events, and opportunities
- Improve the performance and user experience of the Website
- Analyse Website traffic and trends
- Personalise your experience and deliver targeted advertising
Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@destinyconnectfoundation.org
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognise and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
We will retain your information for as long as necessary to provide you with the services you request and comply with our legal obligations. Your Choices: You have choices regarding your personal information: ▪ You can access, update, or delete your information by contacting us at ‘info at destinyconnectfoundation dot org’ ▪ You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send you ◦ You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings
What rights you have over your data
You have choices regarding your personal information.
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
You can access, update, or delete your information by contacting us at ‘info at destinyconnectfoundation dot org’
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send you
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, you understand, no internet or computer system is completely secure.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links to other websites that are not under our control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these other websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes.
Contact Us
📧 If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@destinyconnectfoundation.org
📫 Registered address: 8, Master Street, Airfield, Benoni, Gauteng South Africa
📞 Telephone: +27 60 865 9163