Aqua Sharks Atlantic
Effective Date: 23 March 2026
Website: www.aquasharksatlantic.co.za
Email: britt@aquasharksatlantic.co.za

1. Introduction

Aqua Sharks Atlantic (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully, and transparently in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website or services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

2.1 Personal Details

Full name

Date of birth

Age

Gender

2.2 Contact Information

Email address

Phone number

Parent/guardian contact details (for minors)

2.3 Registration Information

Swimming level and ability

Programme or squad selection

Availability preferences

2.4 Medical Information

Relevant medical conditions (if provided voluntarily)

Emergency contact details

2.5 Website Usage Data

IP address

Browser type

Pages visited

Cookies and tracking data

3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information when you:

Complete a registration or enquiry form

Contact us via email or phone

Use our website

Engage with us on social media

Communicate with us via WhatsApp or other messaging platforms

4. Purpose of Collecting Information

We collect and use your personal information to:

Process registrations and enquiries

Place swimmers in appropriate squads or programmes

Communicate schedules, updates, and important notices

Ensure swimmer safety and respond to medical needs

Improve our services and website experience

Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with:

Coaches and staff for operational purposes

Service providers (e.g. hosting, communication tools)

Medical personnel in case of emergency

Authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to respect the confidentiality of your information.

6. Protection of Personal Information

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from:

Loss

Misuse

Unauthorised access

Disclosure or alteration

7. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected

Comply with legal obligations

Maintain operational records

8. Your Rights (POPIA)

You have the right to:

Access your personal information

Request correction or deletion

Object to processing

Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact:
📧 britt@aquasharksatlantic.co.za

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to:

Enhance user experience

Analyse website traffic

Improve functionality

You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

10. Children’s Privacy

As we provide services to children, we collect personal information with the consent of a parent or guardian.

We take extra care to protect children’s information and ensure it is used only for its intended purpose.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Aqua Sharks Atlantic
📧 britt@aquasharksatlantic.co.za
🌐 www.aquasharksatlantic.co.za