Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS Africa)

Last updated: 11 February 2026

The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (“MINDS Africa”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal data when you visit our website or engage with our programmes.

MINDS Africa is a non-profit organisation based in South Africa and complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA), the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA), and recognised international data protection standards.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

• Name and contact details
• Email addresses
• Organisation or institutional affiliation
• Programme participation information
• Newsletter subscription data
• Communication records
• Website usage analytics
  We only collect information that is necessary for legitimate organisational purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Manage programme participation
• Deliver newsletters and updates
• Improve website functionality
• Support research and engagement initiatives
• Maintain administrative and operational records
  We do not sell or trade personal data.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal information is processed:

• With your consent
• To fulfil organisational services
• For legitimate non-profit operations

In compliance with South African legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

MINDS Africa may share information with:

• Trusted service providers supporting website operations
• Programme partners where relevant
• Legal authorities when required by law

All third parties are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards.

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil its intended purpose or comply with legal requirements.

6. Security Safeguards

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

• Loss
• Unauthorised access
• Disclosure
• Misuse

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to:

• Improve user experience
• Understand visitor behaviour
• Enhance website performance
• Users may control cookie preferences through browser settings.

8. Your Rights

Under POPIA and applicable international standards, you have the right to:

• Access personal data we hold
• Request corrections
• Request deletion (where legally permitted)
• Withdraw consent
• Object to certain processing
• Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.

9. International Data Considerations

As an Africa-focused organisation engaging global audiences, MINDS Africa aims to align with international privacy expectations, including transparency and accountability principles consistent with GDPR-style frameworks.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related enquiries:

MINDS Africa
Investment Place, Block C
10th Road, Hyde Park
Johannesburg, 2196
South Africa

+27 (0) 11 325 0501
info@minds-africa.org