Privacy Policy
How we handle your data and safeguard your privacy as you engage with the Department.
1. Introduction
The Department of Civic Education (DoCE) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all visitors to the Boma Lathu portal. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect any personal information you provide when using this website.
2. Information Collection
We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and location when you voluntarily submit queries through our "Ask DoCE" or feedback forms. We also collect non-personal information through cookies to improve website performance and user experience.
3. Use of Information
The information collected is used solely for the purpose for which it was requested:
- To provide responses to your civic education queries.
- To improve our functional delivery and digital services based on user feedback.
- To generate anonymised statistics on national civic engagement.
4. Data Security
The Department implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, protecting your data against unauthorised access or disclosure.
Last Updated: April 2024