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PRIVACY POLICY

African Wilderness Institute (AWI)

Last updated: 9 January 2026

1. Introduction

African Wilderness Institute (“AWI”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you access our website or engage with us.

2. Responsible Party

For the purposes of POPIA, African Wilderness Institute acts as the Responsible Party for all personal information processed through this website and related communications.

3. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect limited personal information, including:

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Information voluntarily submitted through enquiry or booking forms
  • Information provided via email correspondence
  • Basic technical information (such as browser type and anonymised website usage data)

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information.

4. Purpose of Collection

Personal information is collected and processed only for lawful and legitimate purposes, including:

  • Responding to enquiries and requests
  • Providing information about training programmes and services
  • Administrative and operational communication
  • Website improvement and performance monitoring
  • Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

Personal information is processed lawfully, minimally, and transparently.

5. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and understand general usage trends.

This data is:

  • Aggregated and anonymised where possible
  • Used solely for website performance and improvement

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Personal information may be shared only:

  • With service providers who assist in operating the website or communication systems
  • Where required by South African law or a lawful authority

All third parties are required to safeguard personal information appropriately.

7. Data Security and Retention

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

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil its intended purpose or to meet legal requirements.

8. Data Subject Rights

In accordance with POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction or deletion of personal information
  • Object to the processing of personal information
  • Withdraw consent for communication at any time

Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.

9. External Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. AWI is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

10. Updates to This Policy

 This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact Details

For privacy-related enquiries or requests, please contact:

African Wilderness Institute
Email: enquiries@awi.africa