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Welcome to Tlotlego Smiles Foundation

These Terms and Conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of the Tlotlego Smiles Foundation website, located at www.tlotlegosmiles.org.

By accessing this website, you accept these Terms and Conditions in full.

1. Legal Status & Compliance

Tlotlego Smiles Foundation is a registered Non-Profit Organisation and an approved Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) by the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

We are also approved under Section 18A of the Income Tax Act, which allows qualifying donors to receive tax-deductible receipts for their contributions.

2. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website.

By using this website, you consent to the use of necessary cookies. Optional cookies may be accepted or declined.

Cookies help us:

  • Improve website performance

  • Analyse user behaviour

  • Enhance user experience

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website is owned by Tlotlego Smiles Foundation unless stated otherwise.

You may not:

  • Copy or republish content

  • Sell or redistribute material

  • Use content for commercial purposes without permission

4. Donations & Section 18A

All donations made to Tlotlego Smiles Foundation may qualify for tax deduction under Section 18A, subject to South African tax laws.

  • Section 18A certificates will be issued upon request or automatically where applicable

  • Donors may claim up to 10% of taxable income as a deduction

  • It is the donor’s responsibility to ensure compliance with SARS requirements

5. User Comments

We may allow users to post comments or content.

We reserve the right to remove content that is:

  • Offensive

  • Misleading

  • Unlawful

Users are responsible for their own content.

6. Hyperlinking

Certain organisations may link to our website without prior approval, including:

  • Government agencies

  • Search engines

  • News organisations

Use of our logo or branding requires written permission.

7. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for:

  • Errors on the website

  • Downtime or unavailability

  • Any loss resulting from use of this website

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website means you accept the updated Terms.

9. Contact

admin@tlotlegosmiles.org
www.tlotlegosmiles.org

PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Tlotlego Smiles Foundation respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Name and surname

  • Contact details (email, phone)

  • Donation information

  • Website usage data (cookies, analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Process donations

  • Issue Section 18A certificates

  • Communicate updates and programmes

  • Improve our services and website

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information:

  • With your consent

  • To fulfil legal obligations (e.g. SARS compliance)

  • To support legitimate organisational activities

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your data.

We may share information with:

  • Payment processors

  • SARS (for compliance purposes)

  • Trusted service providers

All third parties are required to protect your data.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from:

  • Loss

  • Unauthorised access

  • Misuse

6. Your Rights (POPIA)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent

  • Object to processing

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 admin@tlotlegosmiles.org

7. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Analyse traffic

  • Enhance user experience

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • Legal compliance

  • Reporting and auditing

  • Operational purposes

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

Tlotlego Smiles Foundation
📧 admin@tlotlegosmiles.org
🌐 www.tlotlegosmiles.org

Terms and Conditions

Registered NPC

2025