Cookie & Privacy Policy — Giyani Development Agency

Cookie Policy

This website uses only essential cookies and browser local storage. We do not use advertising, profiling or third-party tracking cookies.

What we store and why

Cookie consent choice — remembers whether you accepted this notice, so we don't ask on every visit.
Session data — required to submit registration forms securely.

You can clear these at any time through your browser settings. Blocking local storage may prevent the registration forms from confirming your submission.

Privacy Notice (POPIA)

The Giyani Development Agency processes personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

What we collect

When you register as a learner, on the skills database, or as a vendor, we collect the details and documents you provide — including names, ID numbers, contact details, company information and uploaded documents (ID copies, CVs, POP, qualifications, CIPC, SARS and B-BBEE documents).

Why we collect it

To maintain the Agency's learner register, skills database and vendor register.
To verify identity, qualifications and company compliance.
To match registrants to learnerships, bursaries, training, employment, project and procurement opportunities.
To report, in aggregated and de-identified form, on development needs in Greater Giyani.

How we protect it

Information is transmitted over an encrypted (HTTPS) connection.
Uploaded documents are stored on secured infrastructure with restricted access.
Access is limited to authorised Agency officials on a need-to-know basis.
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing.

Your rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by writing to info@giyanidevelopmentagency.co.za and quoting your reference number. You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.