Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Society of Directors Africa (SoDA) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, register for membership, or use our services. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To process your membership registration and payments.
• To communicate with you about your membership, events, and updates.
• To provide and improve our services and member experience.
• To verify your identity and professional credentials.
• To send administrative information and important notices.
• To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information with:

• Service providers who assist with payment processing, email delivery, and analytics.
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect the rights of SoDA.
• Other members in the member directory (only with your consent).

We do not share your financial information with third parties except as required to process payments.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission.
• Secure servers and firewalls.
• Access controls and authentication protocols.
• Regular security assessments and monitoring.
• Staff training on data protection practices.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

• Membership records are retained for the duration of your membership.
• Financial records are retained for a minimum of 7 years for audit purposes.
• You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data.
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email provided below.

8. Cookies

SoDA Africa uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

SoDA Africa reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes through our website or email. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

📧 Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

privacy@sodaafrica.org