Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 June 2026
Last Updated: 28 June 2026 

The Sinako We Can Movement (“SWCM”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, programmes, events, mentorship initiatives, newsletters and other services.

By using our website or providing us with your personal information, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Sinako We Can Movement (SWCM) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering aspiring and emerging legal professionals through mentorship, professional development, networking opportunities, educational programmes and community engagement.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

Personal Information

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• University or educational institution
• Academic information
• Occupation
• Province or city
• Social media profiles (where voluntarily provided)

Programme Information

Where you apply for one of our programmes, we may collect:

• CV
• Academic transcripts
• Motivation letters
• References
• Professional achievements
• Other documents submitted by you

Website Information

When you visit our website we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Cookies
• Website usage analytics

3. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information to:

• administer mentorship programmes
• process applications
• communicate with applicants and participants
• send newsletters
• notify you about upcoming events
• share opportunities and initiatives
• respond to enquiries
• improve our website
• conduct organisational reporting
• comply with legal obligations

We only collect information that is relevant and necessary for these purposes.

4. Newsletter Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send you:

• organisational updates
• mentorship opportunities
• programme announcements
• event invitations
• fundraising campaigns
• volunteer opportunities
• legal career resources
• publications
• community news

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link included in every email or by contacting us directly.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal information where:

• you have given your consent;
• processing is necessary to perform a contract or provide our services;
• processing is required by law; or
• we have a legitimate organisational interest that does not override your rights.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

• improve website functionality
• remember user preferences
• analyse website traffic
• improve user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website features.

7. Sharing Your Information

SWCM does not sell or rent personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us with:

• website hosting
• email marketing
• cloud storage
• event management
• application management
• technical support

These service providers are required to keep your information secure and confidential.

We may also disclose information where required by law.

8. International Transfers

Some of our service providers may store information outside South Africa.

Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure that your information receives protection substantially similar to that required under POPIA.

9. Information Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal information against:

• loss
• unauthorised access
• misuse
• disclosure
• alteration
• destruction

Although we take reasonable precautions, no electronic system can guarantee absolute security.

10. How Long We Keep Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised

11. Your Rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

• access your personal information
• request correction of inaccurate information
• request deletion of personal information where applicable
• object to certain processing
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

12. Children’s Information

Our programmes are generally intended for university students and graduates.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without the necessary consent, we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

SWCM is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

14. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The updated version will be published on our website with the revised effective date.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under POPIA, please contact us:

Sinako We Can Movement (SWCM)

Email: info@swcmnpc.org.za

Website: www.swcmnpc.org.za 

For complaints regarding the processing of personal information, you may also contact the Information Regulator of South Africa.

By using our website or submitting your personal information, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.