Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Young Nurses Indaba Trade Union (YNITU) (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with our website https://ynitu.org.za.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe, responsible, and transparent manner in accordance with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Full name
  • Contact details (email address, phone number, etc.)
  • ID or membership number
  • Employment and professional details
  • Payment information (for membership fees or other services)
  • Any information you submit via forms, emails, or chat on our website

b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process membership applications and manage member accounts
  • Provide access to member dashboards and services
  • Communicate updates, events, and important union information
  • Respond to your enquiries and provide support
  • Process payments and maintain financial records
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Sharing of Personal Information

YNITU will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may, however, share data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., website hosting, payment processing, CRM integration such as Sage CRM and Sage X3)
  • Regulatory or government authorities where required by law
  • Union-related partners assisting in delivering member services

All third-party service providers are required to maintain strict confidentiality and data protection measures consistent with this policy.

4. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
Your data is stored securely on systems that comply with POPIA standards and is only accessible by authorized personnel.

5. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your information
  • Withdraw consent to processing (where applicable)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa if you believe your rights have been violated

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For details on how cookies are used and how to manage them, please review our Cookie Policy.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites. YNITU is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

9. Updates to This Policy

YNITU reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:

📧 Email:info@ynitu.org.za
📞 Phone: 011 492 1537
📍 Address: Crownwood Office Park | 100 Northern Parkway Road | Ormonde | Johannesburg