Your right to privacy and security is very important to us.The South African Medical Research Council ("SAMRC", "we", or "us") treats all personal information obtained through the use of this website as private and confidential. We are committed to ensuring secure access to our online services.
How We Use the Information We Collect: We collect information about your company, products, shareholders, contacts, and declarations in order to:
Comply with applicable government legislation and regulations.Provide a reliable source for procuring required goods and services.Enable effective evaluation of quotations based on vendors' and suppliers' status and profiles.Use of Technology to Monitor Website Activity: We analyze visitor behavior and usage patterns on our website to identify frequently accessed areas and improve user experience. This data is collected in aggregate form, ensuring that individuals cannot be identified.
Cookies: We use cookie technology on certain parts of our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser and sent back to our web server during subsequent visits. They:
Do not operate as programs and cannot extract personal data from your device.Help enhance your online experience.Can be disabled in your browser settings, but this may impact functionality on parts of our site.Mail, Email, or Facsimile Communications: If you have provided consent, we may use your information to:
Send updates regarding your registration as an Accredited or Prospective Provider.Request quotations for goods and services you are accredited to supply.Third Parties: When third-party service providers are engaged, we ensure they adhere to our privacy standards and are bound by confidentiality agreements if they access personal information. Our website may contain links to third-party sites. Although we aim to link only to reputable sites, we are not responsible for their content, security, or privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Disclosure of Personal Information Without Consent: We will not disclose your personal information without your permission, unless:
We are legally required to do so (e.g., via a court order).It is in the public interest.It is necessary to protect our legal rights.Storing Personal Information: Personal information collected through our website is stored in a secure environment and is only accessible to authorized individuals.
Our Security Practices: To safeguard your data, we implement industry-standard security measures including:
Firewalls and intrusion detection systems protecting our internet servers.Restricted access to sensitive information, granted only to authorized personnel.Right to Amend This Privacy and Security Statement: We reserve the right to update this Privacy and Security Statement at any time. Revisions will be posted on this website and, unless otherwise specified, the latest version will replace all previous versions.