Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes the policies and procedures governing the collection, use and disclosure of information when using this website, and explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
Personal data is used to provide and improve the website. By using the website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Words whose initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions have the same meaning regardless of whether they are singular or plural.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Account means a unique account created for you to access the Service or parts of the Service.
- Company refers to the Mining Industry Association of Southern Africa.
- Cookies are small files placed on your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history on that website.
- Country refers to South Africa.
- Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, cellphone or digital tablet.
- Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual or organisation.
- Service refers to the Website.
- Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company.
- Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself.
- Website refers to the Mining Industry Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) website, accessible from https://www.mosh.org.za/.
- You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
While using the Service, you may be asked to provide personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Phone number
- Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code and City
- Usage Data
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service and may include IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visits, time spent on pages, device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
When accessing the Service through a mobile device, additional information such as mobile device type, mobile device unique ID, mobile IP address, operating system and browser type may also be collected.
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
Cookies and similar tracking technologies are used to track activity on the Service and store certain information. Technologies used may include browser cookies, flash cookies and web beacons.
Both Session and Persistent Cookies may be used for necessary website functions, cookie notice acceptance, functionality and tracking and performance purposes.
For more information about cookies and available choices, refer to the Cookie Policy.
Use of Your Personal Data
The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the Service, including monitoring usage of the Service.
- To manage your Account and access to registered user functionality.
- For the performance of a contract relating to products, items or services.
- To contact you by email, telephone, SMS or similar forms of communication.
- To manage your requests.
- For business transfers such as mergers, restructuring or sale of assets.
- For other purposes including analysis, trend identification and service improvement.
Personal information may be shared in the following situations:
- With Service Providers
- For business transfers
- With Affiliates
- With your consent
Retention of Your Personal Data
Personal Data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, including compliance with legal obligations, dispute resolution and enforcement of legal agreements and policies.
Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period, unless it is required to strengthen security, improve functionality or comply with legal obligations.
Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your information, including Personal Data, may be processed at the Company’s operating offices and in other locations where the parties involved in the processing are located. This may involve transfer to and maintenance on computers located outside your jurisdiction.
By submitting such information, you agree to that transfer. The Company will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Disclosure of Your Personal Data
Business Transactions
If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred. Notice will be provided before your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
Law Enforcement
The Company may be required to disclose Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Other Legal Requirements
The Company may disclose Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
- Comply with a legal obligation
- Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
- Protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public
- Protect against legal liability
Security of Your Personal Data
The security of Personal Data is important, but no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While commercially acceptable means are used to protect Personal Data, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Detailed Information on the Processing of Your Personal Data
Service Providers used by the website may have access to Personal Data and may collect, store, use, process and transfer information about your activity on the Service in accordance with their Privacy Policies.
Analytics
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is used to monitor and report website traffic. Google may use collected data to track and monitor use of the Service and may also use it to personalise advertising within its own network.
You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. More information is available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Email Marketing
Personal Data may be used to contact users with newsletters, marketing or promotional materials and other information that may be of interest. Users may unsubscribe via the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting the Company.
Mailchimp
Mailchimp may be used as an email marketing service provider. More information is available at: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
Children’s Privacy
The Service does not address anyone under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 13. If such information is discovered, steps will be taken to remove it from servers.
Links to Other Websites
The Service may contain links to other websites not operated by the Company. Users are strongly advised to review the Privacy Policy of every site they visit, as no responsibility is assumed for third-party content, privacy policies or practices.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and users may also be notified by email and/or a prominent notice on the Service before the change becomes effective.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us by email:
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