Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [01.07.2026]
WGAA respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Information We Collect
We may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Postal address
- Membership information
- Payment references
- Event registrations
- Communications with WGAA
Payment card information is processed securely by PayFast and is never stored by WGAA.
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
- manage memberships;
- process payments;
- administer events;
- provide member services;
- distribute newsletters (where consent has been provided);
- improve our services; and
- comply with legal obligations.
Information Sharing
WGAA does not sell, rent or trade personal information.
Information may only be shared with trusted service providers where necessary, including:
- PayFast
- WooCommerce
- Email service providers
- Website hosting providers
where required to deliver our services.
Security
Reasonable technical and organisational safeguards are implemented to protect your personal information.
Your Rights
You may request to:
- access your information;
- correct inaccurate information;
- withdraw consent (where applicable);
- request deletion of personal information where legally permitted.
Information Regulator
Should you believe your information has been processed unlawfully, you may contact WGAA or lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.
Contact
Privacy enquiries may be directed to WGAA through the Contact page.
