This privacy notice explains what personal data we collect from you when you sign up to receive our newsletters, how it is used and for how long, the purpose of collecting and processing of data, as well as your rights in relation to such data. In collecting and processing your data, the data controller is the South African Research Chair: Intellectual Property, Innovation and Development.
Data collection
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The purpose of the data collection
We will use your email address solely for the purpose of sending you newsletters. You may unsubscribe at any time and we will not send you our newsletter once we receive your withdrawal of consent.
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By signing up, you are giving a free, explicit voluntary consent for the collection, processing and storing of your personal data for the purpose of receiving our newsletters.
Safeguarding your data
We collect, store and process received personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and apply all necessary technical and organisational measures for personal data protection. Your data is stored in our database and shall not be shared with any third parties or used for any other purpose than sending our newsletter. We will not use your personal data to make any automated decisions that might affect you.
Your personal data shall be kept for as long as you continue to consent to receive our newsletter.
Access to and Correction of Personal Information
You may access and correct, if necessary, your personal information that we hold by emailing us at sarchi-ip@uct.ac.za.