Last Updated: April 2026

KASA Training and Development ("KASA," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our global community, including scholars, researchers, business partners, and clients. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information across all our activities, including the KASA Emeris conference series, SME professional services, and training programs.

We operate in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and adhere to the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for our international stakeholders.

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you engage with our services. This includes:

• Scholarly & Academic Data: Full names, institutional/university affiliations, professional titles, and research abstracts submitted for conferences or journals.
• Contact Information: Email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses.
• Business & Professional Data: Information regarding SME communication needs, branding requirements, or logistics for cross-border trade.
• Technical Data: IP addresses and browsing behavior collected via our website to improve user experience.

KASA uses your data for specific, legitimate purposes, including:

• Academic Coordination: Processing and peer-reviewing abstracts for the KASA Emeris 2026 Conference and future scholarly events.
• Service Delivery: Providing automated messaging solutions, professional business communication, and training workshops for SMEs.
• Communication: Sending updates regarding your submissions, service inquiries, or relevant KASA newsletters (which you may opt out of at any time).
• Research & Improvement: Using anonymized data to improve our pedagogical frameworks and service offerings.

KASA is a global entity with deep roots in Global South. Your data may be processed in these regions or other international locations.

• We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
• Data is only shared with trusted partners (such as co-hosting academic institutions or necessary logistics providers) who adhere to strict confidentiality agreements.

We implement robust administrative and technical security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access. In accordance with South African and international academic standards, we retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal, accounting, and reporting requirements (typically 5–7 years).

Under POPIA and GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct any inaccuracies in your information.
• Request Deletion of your data, subject to legal or academic record-keeping obligations.
• Object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact our Data Privacy Liaison at:

Email: kasa.training.development@gmail.com

Website: https://kasatrainingndevelopment.com