Privacy Policy

Last Updated:September 2025

About This Website

SedationSA (https://sedationsa.co.za) is an informational website operated by the Society of Sedation Practitioners of South Africa (SOSPOSA). This website provides educational information about procedural sedation and does not collect personal data from visitors.

Information We Do NOT Collect

  • We do not collect personal information
  • We do not require user registration
  • We do not store patient records
  • We do not process appointments
  • We do not use tracking cookies
  • We do not collect email addresses unless you contact us directly

Minimal Technical Information

When you visit our website, our web server may automatically log standard technical information that all websites receive:

  • Your IP address (for security purposes only)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited on our site
  • Date and time of visit
  • Referring website (if applicable)

This information is used solely for:

  • Website security and preventing abuse
  • Basic website functionality
  • Understanding general traffic patterns (not individual behavior)

This data is automatically deleted after 30 days and is never linked to any individual person.

Contact Forms

If you choose to contact us through any contact form on our website:

  • We will only use your contact information to respond to your inquiry
  • We will not add you to any mailing lists
  • We will not share your information with third parties
  • Your inquiry will be deleted after we have responded to you

Third-Party Content

Our website may include links to other websites or embedded content (such as videos). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Cookies

This website uses only essential technical cookies required for basic website functionality. These cookies:

  • Do not track you
  • Do not collect personal information
  • Are deleted when you close your browser

Your Rights

Since we do not collect or store personal data, there is no personal information to access, correct, or delete. If you have contacted us and wish to have your inquiry deleted, please contact us using the details below.

Children

This website is for general information purposes and does not specifically target or collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Information

For any questions about this privacy policy, please contact:

SOSPOSA (Society of Sedation Practitioners of South Africa)
Email: [Insert SOSPOSA contact email]
Website: https://sedationsa.co.za

Regulatory Information

This privacy policy complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. As we do not collect personal information, most POPIA requirements do not apply to this informational website.

For complaints regarding data protection, South African residents may contact:

The Information Regulator (South Africa)
Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/