Wazzo Percussion & Marching Academy & Corporate Groove Connection by Wazzo

Effective Date: January 2025

Wazzo Percussion & Marching Academy and Corporate Groove Connection by Wazzo respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

As an organisation working with youth, schools, community members, and corporate clients, we take special care to ensure that all personal information is collected, stored, and used responsibly and in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

We may collect the following types of information:

• Full name
   
• Phone number
   
• Email address
   
• Physical address
   
• School or organisation name
   
• Parent/guardian details (for minors)
   
• Emergency contact information
   

• Registration forms
   
• Participation records
   
• Performance attendance
   
• Payment or sponsorship details
   

• IP address
   
• Browser type
   
• Device information
   
• Cookies and usage data
   

With permission, we may collect:

• Photos
   
• Videos
   
• Event recordings
   

These may be used for promotional or educational purposes.

We use your information to:

• Register learners and participants
   
• Communicate with parents, students, and clients
   
• Organise training sessions, events, and performances
   
• Provide services and fulfil bookings
   
• Send updates, notices, or newsletters
   
• Process payments or funding applications
   
• Improve our programs and website
   
• Meet legal or safety requirements
   

We never sell or trade your personal information.

Because many of our participants are under 18:

• We collect children’s information only with parent/guardian consent
   
• We use their information only for program-related purposes
   
• We take extra precautions to protect their identity and safety
   

Parents/guardians may request access to or deletion of their child’s information at any time.

We only share information when necessary with:

• Schools or partner organisations (for coordination)
   
• Coaches and authorised staff
   
• Payment processors
   
• Government or legal authorities (if required by law)
   

All partners are expected to protect your information responsibly.

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve user experience
   
• Track website traffic
   
• Understand how visitors use our pages
   

You may disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure digital storage
   
• Password-protected systems
   
• Limited staff access
   
• Locked physical records
   

While we work hard to protect your data, no system is 100% secure.

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
   
• Correct inaccurate information
   
• Request deletion of your data
   
• Withdraw consent
   
• Object to direct marketing
   
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
   

Photos and videos may be taken during practices, events, or performances for:

• Social media
   
• Marketing materials
   
• Website content
   
• Sponsorship reports
   

We will request consent before using identifiable images, especially for minors.

You may opt out at any time by contacting us.

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

For questions or requests regarding your information, please contact:

Wazzo Percussion & Marching Academy & Corporate Groove Connection by Wazzo
Email: [suruiterswpma21@gmail.com]
Phone: [0817311439]
Location: Cape Flats, South Africa