Privacy Policy
PRIVACY POLICYÂ Last updated: June 2026
1. Introduction
The South African Chrome Industry Dinner ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). This policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website or register for our event.
2. Who We Are
We are the organisers of the South African Chrome Industry Dinner. For any privacy-related queries, please contact our Information Officer at [email address] or [physical address].
3. What Personal Information We Collect
When you register for the event or interact with our website, we may collect:
Full name
Company name and job title
Email address
Contact number
Dietary requirements or accessibility needs
Payment information (where applicable)
Any other information you voluntarily provide
4. Why We Collect Your Information (Purpose)
We collect and process your personal information only for the following lawful purposes:
To process your event registration
To communicate event details, updates and schedule changes
To arrange seating, catering and other event logistics
To send invoices and process payments
To send post-event communications and feedback requests
To contact you about future Chrome Industry Dinner events (with your consent)
We will not use your information for any purpose other than those listed above without your prior consent.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under POPIA, we process your personal information on the following grounds:
You have given us your consent
Processing is necessary to fulfil your registration and attendance at the event
Processing is required to comply with a legal obligation
Processing serves our legitimate interest in organising and managing the event, where this does not override your rights
6. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
Event venue and catering partners, solely for logistical purposes
Payment processors, for the purpose of completing transactions
Our email and communication service providers
Sponsors, only where you have given explicit consent for this
All third parties we work with are required to handle your information in accordance with POPIA.
7. How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Registration data is typically retained for a period of 12 months following the event, after which it is securely deleted or anonymised.
8. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect your personal information against loss, damage, unauthorised access, disclosure or destruction. These measures include secure data storage, restricted access to personal information, and encrypted communication where applicable.
9. Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the right to:
Be informed about how your personal information is used
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
Request deletion of your information, subject to legal obligations
Object to the processing of your information
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email address]. We will respond within a reasonable time and no later than as required by law.
Information Regulator Contact Details:Â JD House, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001 Email:Â inforeg@justice.gov.za
10. Cookies and Website Data
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. These cookies do not collect personal information unless you have registered or submitted a form. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect certain website functionality.
11. Direct Marketing
We will only send you marketing or promotional communications relating to future events if you have opted in to receive these. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this website with a revised date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns or requests relating to this privacy policy or your personal information, please contact:
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Tel: +27 11 463 9000
Email:Â randyork@mweb.co.za
P O Box 650755
Benmore
2010
South Africa