Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Thee Kagoentle Foundation ("the Foundation", "we", "our", or "us") is a community-driven non-profit organisation based in South Africa. We operate the website at www.kagoentlefoundation.co.za. Our contact email is info@kagoentlefoundation.co.za. The Foundation is directed by katlego Mashimbyi, who can be reached at 074 569 9343.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate our programmes and respond to enquiries. This may include:

• Your name and email address when you contact us via email or our website contact links.
• Your phone number if you provide it when reaching out.
• Information you voluntarily share when you enquire about donating, volunteering, or partnering with us.
• General, non-identifiable analytics data about how visitors use our website (e.g. page views, browser type).

We do not collect payment information directly — all donations are processed through secure third-party channels.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely to:

• Respond to your enquiries and requests.
• Keep you informed about our events and programmes, if you have asked us to.
• Process and acknowledge donations.
• Coordinate volunteer and partnership activities.
• Improve our website and services.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to any third party.

4. How We Store Your Information

Any personal information you provide is stored securely and is only accessible to authorised members of the Foundation. We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties except where required by South African law, or where necessary to process a donation (e.g. with a payment processor).

6. Cookies

Our website may use basic cookies to improve your browsing experience. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some website features may not function correctly as a result.

7. Your Rights Under POPIA

Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Object to the processing of your personal information.
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@kagoentlefoundation.co.za or call 067 031 9047.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites such as Facebook. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

While the Foundation runs programmes that benefit children and young people, our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Thee Kagoentle Foundation
Director: katlego Mashimbyi
Phone: 067 031 9047  |  074 569 9343
Director: 074 569 9343
Email: info@kagoentlefoundation.co.za