Effective Date: Last Updated July 2026

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://www.sasportslawassociation.co.za.

2. Information Collection and Automatic Logging

SASLA does not collect or store personal information about you when you visit this website, except where otherwise stated, unless you choose to provide this information to us.

However, we automatically collect and store certain non-personal and technical information during your visit:

  • The Internet Protocol (IP) address and the name of the host from which you access the Internet.
  • The browser type and version you are using.
  • The operating system and version running on your device.
  • The date and time you access our site, the specific pages you peruse, and the website address from which you linked directly to our site.

Visitors to the SASLA website have no explicit or implicit expectation of privacy regarding automated network logging. The website uses software programs to monitor network traffic to identify unauthorised attempts to change or delete information, cause damage, or disrupt service.

3. How We Use Collected Information

We use automatic server logs and summary statistics to:

  • Make our site more useful to visitors (e.g., assessing what information is of most or least interest).
  • Determine technical design specifications and identify system performance or problem areas.
  • Ensure site security and safeguard availability for all users.

This automated technical information is not shared with anyone beyond the support staff for the SASLA website, except as required for site security purposes or in connection with a law enforcement investigation. We use this data only as a source of anonymous statistical information, and no attempts are made to identify individual member users or track their habits without authorisation.

4. User Authorisation & Marketing

By using our platform, and subject to any applicable laws (including POPIA), you authorise SASLA to:

  • Profiles & Viewing Habits: Capture, store, analyse, and use your viewing habits and profile for our marketing purposes.
  • Service Administration: Use information we hold about you to process your requests, administer services, inform you of new service features or affiliate services, communicate activities, and notify you of General Amendments.
  • Accuracy: You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to ensure all personal information provided to us is complete, accurate, and kept up to date.

5. Sharing & Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information under the following circumstances:

  • Affiliates: To companies affiliated with us for the purpose of marketing their services (subject to your right to opt out or refuse such disclosures).
  • Business Transfers: To any entity that acquires our business or any part of it, or any business we acquire.
  • Service Providers: To appointed agents, representatives, or third-party service providers who assist us in processing requests, administering services, or managing customer relations.
  • Payment Processors: To payment system providers to facilitate the collection of fees via third-party systems.
  • Legal Obligations: When required to do so to comply with any Applicable Law or law enforcement request.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information referred to in this policy for as long as required under Applicable Laws, or as necessary to exercise or protect our legal rights.

If you register on our website or submit inquiries, we store the personal information provided in your user profile or communication logs. Where platform functionality allows, registered users can view, edit, or request the deletion of their personal information at any time.

7. Cookies & Third-Party Embedded Content

  • Cookies: Our website sets cookies to optimise your browsing experience, remember session details, manage user logins, and save display preferences. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though certain site features may function with reduced capabilities.
  • Embedded Content: Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, social media widgets). Embedded content from third-party websites behaves in the exact same manner as if you visited the external site directly. These external sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction.

8. Your Rights Over Your Data

Subject to applicable statutory exemptions, you have the right to request an exported file of the personal information we hold about you, or request that we update, correct, or erase your personal data. This does not apply to data we are legally, administratively, or securely obligated to retain.

9. Help & Complaints

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or require assistance, please contact us at:

Email: info@sasportslawassociation.co.za

10. Amendments

We reserve the right to vary the terms of this Policy at any time. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the most recent version of this Policy each time you access our site.