By using this site, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the terms of this Privacy Statement and Consent to Use of Data and agree that we may collect, use and transfer certain of your Personal Data and User Data in accordance therewith. If you do not agree with these terms, you may choose not to use our site, and please do not provide any Personal Data through this site.

The site and our business may change constantly. As a result, at times it may be necessary for SPBNDT to make changes to this Privacy Policy. SPBNDT reserves the right to update or modify this policy at any time and from time to time without prior notice.

Please review this policy periodically and especially before you provide any Personal Data. Your continued use of the site after any changes or revisions to this policy shall indicate your agreement with the terms of such revised policy.

SPBNDT knows that you care about how your personal information is collected and used, and we appreciate your trust in our commitment to do so carefully and thoughtfully.

This document describes what personally identifiable information we collect, how we collect and use it, and the procedures we have in place to protect that information.

This policy applies to www.professional-body-ndt.org.za. It does not apply to websites operated by organisations or groups who associate themselves with SPBNDT. It does not apply to any other Internet websites, including those that have hypertext links to or from the SPBNDT website.

We upload data to the National Learners Records Database (NLRD), the electronic management information system of the NQF under the authority of SAQA. This database contains records of qualifications, part-qualifications, learner achievements, recognised professional bodies, professional designations, and related registrations and accreditations.

We use this information through a controlled access mechanism to create a searchable list for validation of members’ credentials, including:

• Name

• SPBNDT member number

• Photograph of member

• Membership and designations held

When you complete any type of application form or other online forms and surveys (such as logging into the website, logging into your profile, or participating in Continued Professional Development (CPD) programmes), we receive and store that information.

This may include:

• Name

• ID number

• Photograph

• Website user ID and password

• Address information

• Work information

• Phone numbers

• Email addresses

This information is used to customise your website experience, respond to your requests, register you as a member, approve Professional Designations, and inform you of events that may be of interest.

As you interact with our website, our server logs information about your visit, including:

• Website address you came from

• Browser used

• Numeric internet address (IP address)

• Date and time of visit

• Pages viewed

This information is collected as a common website practice and is used to analyse overall usage patterns and trends, including to:

• Identify website traffic volumes

• Schedule maintenance

• Identify referral websites

• Optimise browser compatibility

• Track promotional campaign results

• Provide reports to third parties who maintain a presence on our site

When you send email to SPBNDT or participate in online discussion forums, we may use your email address and other provided information to respond to your enquiry.

We may log the nature and content of email requests to analyse visitor interests and identify areas for improvement.

SPBNDT discussion forums may be public or private. Information posted in public forums may be visible to other registered visitors. Participation in private forums may allow team members access to portions of your contact information.

SPBNDT protects sensitive personal information using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption during transmission. We maintain firewalls, managed software, and physical and procedural safeguards to protect stored data.

Users are responsible for safeguarding their user ID and password. When using a shared computer, please log out after your session.

We do not sell, trade, or transfer personally identifiable information to outside parties without notice. This excludes website hosting partners and service providers who assist in operating the website and conducting business, provided they agree to keep information confidential.

Information may also be released to comply with legal obligations or protect rights, property, or safety.

SPBNDT may disclose Personal Data if required by law or if necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations

• Protect and defend the rights or property of SPBNDT

• Protect personal safety

• Protect against liability