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Privacy Policy: South African Refugee Community Hub

1. Our Commitment to Your Safety

We recognise that for our members, data privacy is a matter of personal security. Our "Do No Harm" policy ensures that we collect only the minimum information necessary to verify your membership and provide support.

2. Information We Collect

To maintain a secure private environment, we collect:

  • Verification Data: Name, contact details, and proof of refugee status (e.g., I-94 form or USRAP case number).

  • Profile Information: Any details you choose to share, such as your arrival city (e.g., Tucson or Sacramento) to help with local networking.

  • Technical Data: IP addresses and login times, used strictly for fraud prevention and security monitoring.

3. Strict Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure

  • No Government Sharing: We will never share your personal data with any government agency (U.S. or South African) unless legally compelled by a valid U.S. court order.

  • Identity Protection: We advise members to use pseudonyms or "case numbers" in public forums to prevent their identity from being linked to their refugee status.

  • No Data Sales: Your information will never be sold, rented, or shared with third-party advertisers.

4. Data Security Protocols

  • Encryption: All sensitive data is stored using industry-standard encryption (AES-256) and protected by Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

  • Anonymisation: For community statistics (e.g., "50 members in Arizona"), we use aggregated data that cannot identify individuals.

  • Breach Notification: In the event of a security incident, we will notify all affected members within 24 hours of discovery.

5. Your 2026 Privacy Rights

Consistent with modern data laws, you have the right to:

  • The Right to Erasure ("Delete Act"): You may request the complete deletion of your account and all associated data at any time.

  • Access & Correction: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you to ensure its accuracy.

  • Opt-Out: You may opt-out of any non-essential data processing or community notifications.

6. Important Legal Disclaimer

While we take every precaution, the transmission of information via the internet is never 100% secure. Participation in this community is voluntary and at your own risk. This site is not an official U.S. Government portal.

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