Effective Date: October 15, 2024

This Privacy Policy explains how HOCIC Zimbabwe (hereinafter “HOCIC”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses information about you when you use our website at hocic-zim.org (the “Website”).

Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Website, including:

– Personal information you provide to us, such as your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
– Information we collect automatically as you navigate through the Website, such as usage details, IP addresses, and information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.
– Information we receive from third parties, for example, if you connect your social media account to interact with our Website.

How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect about you to:

– Provide and improve our Website and services.
– Communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and send you information.
– Analyze usage of our Website and improve our marketing and advertising.
– Comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Sharing of Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

– With service providers that perform services on our behalf.
– If we are required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process.
– In connection with a corporate transaction, such as a merger or sale of assets.
– With your consent or at your direction.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your use of the Website. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of the Website.

Your Choices
You can choose not to provide certain information to us, but that may result in you being unable to use certain features of the Website. You can also control certain uses of your information, such as opting out of receiving marketing communications from us.

Data Retention and Security
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We implement reasonable security measures to help protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and indicate the effective date of the changes.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@hocic-zim.org.