Vastly Sage POPIA Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Vastly Sage is a premium platform dedicated to empowering visionaries through curated content, experiences, and opportunities. This policy applies to all digital touchpoints where your personal information may be collected, including our website, newsletters, events, memberships, and related services.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:
  • Identification Information: Name, surname, ID number.
  • Contact Details: Email address, phone number, physical address.
  • Professional Information: Company name, job title, industry.
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, access times, referral sources.
  • Communication Records: Emails, queries, support tickets, and other correspondence.
  • We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, including:
    - Encryption: All payment data is encrypted via PayFast. PayFast complies with PCI-DSS and POPIA.
    - Access Controls: Only authorized personnel handle personal data.
    - Secure Storage: Data is stored on secure servers with limited access.

    We may share your information with our trusted partners solely for the purpose of delivering tailored member experiences and curated events that align with your interests and preferences.

3. How We Collect Your Information

Your information is collected through:
  • Website forms (newsletter sign-up, event registration, membership applications).
  • Cookies and analytics tools.
  • Direct communication (email, social media, WhatsApp).
  • Event attendance or digital platform participation.
  • Marketplace transactions or consultation bookings.

4. Why We Collect Your Information

We use your personal information to:
  • Provide you with access to our services, offerings, and experiences.
  • Communicate important updates, events, and content.
  • Personalize your user experience.
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions or purchases.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Improve our digital platforms and service delivery.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We will never sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
  • Service providers assisting in operations (e.g., payment gateways, CRM, email platforms).
  • Regulatory bodies or legal authorities if required by law.
  • Partners or facilitators for event purposes (where necessary and consented).
  • All third parties are required to respect the confidentiality and security of your data.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Your data is stored securely on our servers and with reputable third-party service providers who are POPIA-compliant.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve user experience and monitor site performance. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless we are legally required to retain it for longer.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Please review this page periodically. Continued use of our website and services indicates your acceptance of these changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this policy, please contact us:

events@vastlysage.com
www.vastlysage.com