Saint Giles
Website Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of Saint Giles Organisation For The Disabled (RF) NPC (hereafter referred to as “Saint Giles”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing and using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you are advised not to use our website.

These terms and conditions govern the use of our website, which is accessible at www.saintgiles.org.za. Saint Giles reserves the right to modify these terms at any time, and any such changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this website.

2. Use of Website

The content of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice. You agree to use the website in a lawful manner and not to engage in any activity that may harm the functionality or security of the website or infringe on the rights of others.

3. Intellectual Property

All content, including text, images, logos, graphics, and other materials on this website, are the intellectual property of Saint Giles unless otherwise indicated. You are prohibited from copying, distributing, modifying, or otherwise using any content from this website without prior written consent from Saint Giles.

4. Limitation of Liability

Saint Giles makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of this website or the information, content, or materials included. You expressly agree that your use of this site is at your own risk. Saint Giles will not be held liable for any damage or loss, whether direct, indirect, or consequential, arising from the use or inability to use this website or any linked external websites.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not controlled or operated by Saint Giles. These links are provided for your convenience, and we do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, products, or services offered by such third-party websites.

6. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.

7. POPIA Compliance (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013)

7.1 Collection of Personal Information

By using this website, you consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Saint Giles is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is used lawfully and transparently.

7.2 Types of Personal Information Collected

We may collect the following personal information through forms, donations, or communications on our website:

• Name
• Contact details (email address, phone number, physical address)
• Payment information (if applicable)
• Any other information you voluntarily provide.

7.3 Purpose of Collection

Your personal information may be collected and processed for the following purposes:

• Processing donations or bequests.
• Responding to inquiries or requests.
• Managing and administering bursary applications.
• Communicating updates about Saint Giles services, events, or activities.
• Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations.

7.4 Data Sharing

We will not share your personal information with third parties unless required by law or with your explicit consent. We may share personal data with service providers who assist us in operating the website or conducting Saint Giles operations, provided that they also comply with POPIA regulations.

7.5 Security of Personal Information

We take reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure, and Saint Giles cannot warrant the security of any information you submit to us.

7.6 Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the following rights under POPIA:

• To request access to your personal data.
• To request the correction of inaccurate, irrelevant, or outdated personal information.
• To request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• To object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.

If you wish to exercise any of your POPIA rights, you may contact us at info@saintgiles.org.za.

8. Cookies

This website may use cookies to enhance user experience and gather information about how the website is used. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect your ability to use some features of the website.

9. Termination of Access

Saint Giles reserves the right to terminate your access to this website or any part of it without notice if you violate these terms and conditions or engage in any unlawful activity while using the site.

10. Changes to Terms and Conditions

Saint Giles reserves the right to modify or update these terms and conditions at any time. Continued use of the website following any such changes will be considered as acceptance of those changes. Please check this page regularly to stay informed about updates.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these terms and conditions or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Saint Giles Organisation For The Disabled (RF) NPC
4 Prince Street, Durban, 4001
Telephone: +27 31 337 4404
Email: info@saintgiles.org.za