Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how SewAfrica collects, uses, and safeguards personal information, including stories, photos, video, and other media captured during our workshops or voluntarily submitted to us. By interacting with our programs, websites, or digital platforms, you agree to the practices outlined below.
Information We Collect
- Contact details: Name, email address, phone number, and organization information provided through forms or direct communication.
- Program participation data: Attendance records, feedback, and training progress that help us improve our curriculum and support.
- Media assets: Photography, video, audio, designs, and testimonials created during SewAfrica events or supplied to us for program storytelling.
How We Use Your Information
- To administer programs, deliver training, and track participant outcomes.
- To communicate updates, respond to enquiries, and share relevant opportunities.
- To evaluate impact, meet reporting obligations, and improve the learning experience for future cohorts.
Our Approach to Media Rights
Visual and written media are essential to documenting the progress of our designers and demonstrating the impact of the SewAfrica initiative. When we record or accept media, we do so transparently and with respect for participants.
- Permitted uses: We may edit and share media created or provided to us for educational materials, impact reporting, donor updates, grant compliance, and promotional storytelling that advances SewAfrica’s mission.
- Limitations: We will never sell participant media, license it to third parties unrelated to the project, or use it in contexts that undermine the dignity, safety, or intent of the individuals featured.
- Consent and withdrawal: Whenever feasible we obtain written consent before capturing or publishing media. Participants may withdraw consent at any time; upon receiving a withdrawal request we will stop future use and make reasonable efforts to remove the media from our online channels.
How We Share Information
We share personal information only with trusted partners who help operate our programs, process donations, or provide technology services, and only when they agree to safeguard that information. We may also disclose data when required by law or to protect the safety and rights of our participants and community.
Data Security and Retention
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we hold. Data is retained only for as long as needed to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal and reporting obligations.
Your Choices
- Update or correct your personal details by contacting us directly.
- Request access to, or deletion of, your personal information where permitted by applicable law.
- Opt out of non-essential communications or withdraw consent for media usage by submitting a request through our Contact Us page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please send us a message through the Contact Us page and we will respond promptly.
Last updated November 13, 2025.