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SAGGA SASA ASDA EPSASA SABISA TPMA SAFIERA SASEMA AAAMSA Fenestration
Privacy Policy | The Association of Architectural Aluminium Manufacturers of South Africa

Association of Architectural Aluminium Manufacturers of South Africa (AAAMSA) Privacy Policy

Read this Policy carefully before browsing this website or using any of our services. Your continued use of this website and our services indicates that you have both read and agree to the terms of this privacy policy. You cannot use this website or our services if you do not accept this policy.

All sections of this policy apply to users unless expressly stated otherwise.

  1. Privacy
    1. "Personal Information" will be understood in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 ("the Act") and the General Data Protection Regulation GDPR (EU) 2016/679.
    2. All electronic personal information is collected as outlined in the Act. We strive to ensure the quality, accuracy, and confidentiality of Personal Information in our possession.
    3. By adopting this Privacy Policy, we aim to balance our legitimate regulatory mandates and your reasonable expectation of privacy. We will take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access to, or disclosure of, your Personal Information. However, it is impossible to guarantee 100% security.
    4. When utilizing our website, using our services, or submitting information to us through regulatory requirements, users may be asked to provide the following Personal Information:
      1. First Name
      2. Email
      3. Phone Number
    5. We will limit the types of Personal Information we process to only that to which you consent (e.g., online registration, newsletters, surveys, emails, polls, and professional information). Your agreement to this Privacy Policy constitutes your consent as per section 69 of the Act and/or Article 7 of the GDPR (whichever is applicable). We will seek your specific consent if required by law.
    6. We will not collect, use, or disclose sensitive information (e.g., racial or ethnic origins, political or religious beliefs) without your specific consent or as permitted by law.
    7. By agreeing to this Privacy Policy, you consent to the use of your Personal Information in relation to:
      1. The provision and performance of our regulatory mandates to you;
      2. Sharing important regulatory information with you;
      3. Responding to your queries or requests; and
      4. Developing a more direct and substantial relationship with stakeholders.
    8. Although absolute security cannot be guaranteed on the internet, we have implemented up-to-date, reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your Personal Information against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, misuse, destruction, or unauthorized disclosure or access.
    9. While we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any Personal Information you provide to us, we will maintain and improve these security measures over time in line with legal and technological developments.
    10. We store your Personal Information directly or transfer it to a central database. If the database is located in a country without substantially similar data protection laws, we will ensure your Personal Information is adequately protected by enforcing standard data protection clauses as envisaged by the GDPR.
    11. Your information will not be stored longer than necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable legislation.
    12. The Personal Information we collect from users will only be accessed by our employees, representatives, and consultants on a need-to-know basis, and subject to reasonable confidentiality obligations.
    13. We have the right, but not the obligation, to monitor or examine any information and materials, including website links, that you publish or submit to us. You are solely responsible for the content of all material published by you.
    14. We will not sell, share, or rent your Personal Information to any third party or use your email address for unsolicited mail. Any emails sent by us will be in connection with our regulatory statutory mandate.
    15. We constantly review our systems and data to ensure the best possible service to our users. We do not accept users under 18 years of age or those who otherwise do not have the relevant capacity to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
  2. Your Rights
    1. A user has the right:
      1. To access their Personal Information stored and processed by us by emailing us at the address referred to in clause 7.5.3 below;
      2. To rectify Personal Information that we hold if it is incorrect or incomplete;
      3. To erase Personal Information ("right to be forgotten") if it is no longer needed for the original processing purpose, if you withdraw consent and there is no other reason to retain it, or if you object to processing and there is no justified reason for processing;
      4. To restrict/suspend the processing of Personal Information to only that which is necessary for us to perform our services to you;
      5. To complain to the requisite data protection authority if we breach any terms of this Privacy Policy;
      6. To withdraw consent at any time if processing is based on consent;
      7. To object to processing based on legitimate interests; and
      8. To object to processing for direct marketing purposes.
  3. Disclosure of Personal Information

    We do not disclose your Personal Information to anyone outside the Party.

  4. Accessing or Restricting Personal Data
    1. While AAAMSA possesses or processes your personal data, you have the following rights:
      1. Right of access: To request a copy of the information AAAMSA holds, free of charge;
      2. Right of rectification: To correct inaccurate or incomplete data AAAMSA holds about you;
      3. Right to be forgotten: In certain circumstances, to request the erasure of data AAAMSA holds about you;
      4. Right to restrict processing: Where certain conditions apply;
      5. Right of portability: To have the data AAAMSA holds about you transferred to another organization;
      6. Right to object: To object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing;
      7. Right to object to automated processing, including profiling: To not be subject to legal effects of automated processing or profiling;
      8. Right to judicial review: If AAAMSA refuses your request under rights of access, AAAMSA will provide a reason.
  5. Log Files
    1. When you visit the website, we may collect information such as your IP address, ISP, browser, the website from which you visit us, the pages on our website that you visit, the date and length of your visit, and other information concerning your computer's operating system, language settings, and broad demographic information.
    2. This aggregated and anonymous data does not identify you specifically. However, if aggregated with other Personal Information you supply, it may be used to identify you. This information is not shared with third parties and is used only within the company on a need-to-know basis.
  6. Cookies Policy
    1. A cookie is a small piece of information stored on your computer or smartphone by the web browser. The AAAMSA site uses cookies to improve your experience.
    2. This page describes what information cookies gather, how we use it, and why we sometimes need to store these cookies. We will also explain how you can prevent these cookies from being stored, but this may downgrade or 'break' certain elements of the site’s functionality.
      1. "Session cookies": Used to maintain a 'session state' and only last for the duration of your use of the Website. A session cookie expires when you close your browser or if you have not visited the server for a certain period. Session cookies are required for the Platform to function optimally.
      2. "Permanent cookies": These store a unique code on your computer or smart device hard drive to identify you as an individual user. No Personal Information is stored in permanent cookies. Permanent cookies are not required for the website to work but may enhance your browsing experience.
    3. Disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this site and many other websites you visit. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not disable cookies.
    4. If you create an account with us, we will use cookies for managing the signup process and general administration. These cookies will usually be deleted when you log out but may remain to remember your site preferences when logged out.
    5. We use cookies when you are logged in to remember this fact, preventing the need to log in every time you visit a new page. These cookies are typically removed or cleared when you log out.
    6. This site offers newsletter or email subscription services, and cookies may be used to remember if you are already registered and whether to show certain notifications.
    7. This site offers e-commerce or payment facilities, and some cookies are essential to ensure your order is remembered between pages.
    8. From time to time, we offer user surveys and questionnaires to provide insights, helpful tools, or understand our user base more accurately. These surveys may use cookies to remember who has already taken part in a survey or to provide you with accurate results.
    9. When you submit data to us through a form, cookies may be set to remember your user details for future correspondence.
    10. To provide you with a great experience on this site, we provide the functionality to set your preferences for how this site runs. To remember your preferences, we need to set cookies.
    11. In some special cases, we use cookies from trusted third parties. Below is information about third-party cookies you might encounter through this site.
    12. We use Google Analytics, a widely used and trusted analytics solution, to understand how you use the site and find ways to enhance your experience. These cookies may track metrics such as time spent on the site and pages visited, helping us create engaging content.
    13. Cookies help us understand site usage and improve your experience. They ensure a consistent site experience and help us identify which optimizations are appreciated by users.
  7. Links from the Website
    1. The website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, payment gateways, appointment scheduling, and live chat platforms ("Third-Party Websites"). If you follow a link to any Third-Party Website, you may be subject to their terms and conditions, which are not under our control, and we are not responsible for them.
    2. Hyperlinks to Third-Party Websites are provided "as is." We do not necessarily agree with, edit, or endorse the content on Third-Party Websites.
    3. We do not monitor or review Third-Party Website content. Opinions and materials on such websites are not necessarily shared or endorsed by us. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
    4. Users should evaluate the security and trustworthiness of any Third-Party Website before disclosing personal information. We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from disclosing personal information to third parties.
  8. Processing through the Use of AAAMSA’s Legitimate Interests
    1. AAAMSA processes personal data based on legitimate interests under the POPI Act. These interests include fulfilling our regulatory responsibilities, benefiting stakeholders, and maintaining the integrity and status of the architectural profession.
    2. AAAMSA collects and uses personal data to keep stakeholders informed about architectural regulation and to regulate the profession in the public interest.
    3. AAAMSA processes data for registering individuals, accrediting educational programs, protecting the public, and continuing professional development.
      4. Transaction Support
    4. AAAMSA processes personal information for managing registrations, re-registrations, reinstatements, and payment processing for various fees.
      5. Administrative Communications
    5. AAAMSA uses personal information to communicate with stakeholders, respond to inquiries, and handle complaints against registered persons.
      6. Security
    6. We maintain the integrity and security of our websites and services and detect threats or criminal activity. Additional security measures may include CCTV for physical locations.
      7. Business Operations
    7. Personal data is used for ordinary business operations, identity verification, business research, analytics, corporate reporting, staff training, and quality assurance, including call monitoring.
      8. Research & Innovation
    8. We use data for developing new services and conducting research and analysis.
      9. Compliance with Law
    9. We comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, and government requests. This includes investigating security incidents, notifying affected parties, and defending against lawsuits.
      10. Account Management
    10. When creating sign-in credentials, a unique identifier is generated for accessing our services. Information associated with your account may include delivery address, device settings, and usage data.
      11. Marketing and Advertising
    11. AAAMSA values respecting marketing recipients' preferences. Under POPIA, you have the right to object to direct marketing. Contact AAAMSA at elize@aaamsa.com to exercise this right.
    12. We process personal data for marketing only if relevant to you or your organization. Material may be targeted based on factors such as role, location, or responsibilities.