Privacy Policy

Academy for the Future NPC
NPO 287-851 | PBO 930090223
Cape Town, South Africa

Last updated: September 2026

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

Academy for the Future (“AFF”, “we”, “us” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, subscribe to our communications, make a donation or otherwise engage with AFF.

We process personal information in accordance with applicable South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).

2. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with AFF, we may collect information such as:

  • Your name and surname

  • Email address and telephone number

  • Physical or postal address where required

  • Donation amount and donation history

  • Information required to issue qualifying Section 18A tax receipts

  • Communication and newsletter preferences

  • Information you provide through our website forms or when contacting us

  • Limited technical information relating to your use of our website

Where AFF works with learners and their families, we may also need to process personal information necessary to assess, administer and monitor educational support. Because some of this information may be sensitive, AFF will treat it with appropriate care and confidentiality.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We may use personal information to:

  • Process and administer donations

  • Communicate with donors and supporters

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Issue qualifying Section 18A tax receipts

  • Maintain appropriate financial and organisational records

  • Send newsletters or updates where you have chosen to receive them

  • Administer and monitor learner support

  • Meet our legal, regulatory and reporting obligations

  • Improve our website and communications

  • Protect AFF, its beneficiaries and its stakeholders from misuse or fraud

We will only use personal information for legitimate purposes connected with AFF's activities or where otherwise permitted or required by law.

4. Donations and Payment Information

Online donations to AFF may be processed through third-party payment providers such as PayFast.

Payment providers process payment information according to their own privacy and security practices. AFF does not need to receive or store your complete card details when a payment is processed through PayFast.

We may, however, receive information about the transaction that is necessary for our records, donor administration and issuing qualifying tax receipts.

5. Section 18A Information

Where you request or qualify for a Section 18A receipt, AFF may collect and retain information required by the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

This information will be used for tax-receipt, record-keeping and regulatory purposes and may be disclosed to SARS where required by law.

6. Newsletter and Communications

If you subscribe to AFF's newsletter or other communications, we may use your contact details to send you information about our work, funding needs, learner stories, campaigns and organisational developments.

You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter communications at any time using the unsubscribe option provided or by contacting AFF.

7. Sharing Personal Information

AFF does not sell personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers where reasonably necessary to operate the organisation, such as payment processors, website providers, accounting or administrative service providers.

We may also disclose information where required by law, regulation or a lawful request from an appropriate authority.

Where third parties process personal information on our behalf, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that the information is appropriately protected.

8. Learner Privacy

Protecting the dignity and privacy of the learners AFF supports is particularly important to us.

Learner information, photographs and personal stories will be handled carefully and will only be shared publicly where appropriate permission or consent has been obtained.

AFF will aim to share learner stories in a manner that respects the learner's dignity, safety and best interests.

9. How We Protect Information

AFF takes reasonable organisational and technical measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

Access to personal information will be limited to those who reasonably require it for legitimate organisational purposes.

10. How Long We Keep Information

AFF will retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as required by applicable legal, financial, tax or regulatory obligations.

When information is no longer required, AFF will take reasonable steps to securely delete, destroy or de-identify it where appropriate.

11. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request that AFF:

  • Confirm whether we hold personal information about you

  • Provide access to your personal information

  • Correct or update inaccurate information

  • Delete information where we are no longer legally entitled or required to retain it

  • Stop certain processing or communications

  • Address a concern regarding the way your information has been handled

Requests may be submitted using AFF's contact details below.

12. Cookies and Website Information

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies that help the website function properly and provide information about how visitors use the site.

Some functionality provided by Squarespace, payment providers or other services integrated with our website may also use cookies.

Visitors can manage cookies through their browser settings and, where available, through the website's cookie preferences.

13. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

AFF is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. Visitors should review the relevant privacy policies when using those services.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

AFF may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our activities, website, legal requirements or privacy practices.

The most recent version will be published on our website.

15. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, requests or concerns, please contact:

Academy for the Future NPC
Cape Town, South Africa
Email: sposorship@academyforthefuture.co.za
Website: www.academyforthefuture.co.za