Privacy Policy
Who we are
Lusandi Medical Animations LLC is a non-profit organisation dedicated to creating animated videos that simplify complex medical and scientific topics for younger audiences. We publish this content on our website and platforms such as YouTube.
Our website address is: https://lusandi.tempurl.host
We are committed to safeguarding your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 4 of 2013.
What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:
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- Contact information (e.g., name, email address — only if voluntarily provided)
- Technical information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (e.g., page views, duration on site — via Google Analytics)
- Interactions with embedded third-party content (e.g., YouTube videos, Canva presentations)
- Cookies and tracking data (see “Use of Cookies” below)
We only collect personal information necessary for the operation, analysis, or improvement of our website and content delivery.
How We Collect Your Information
Your data may be collected in the following ways:
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- Through cookies and analytics tracking
- Through interaction with embedded third-party content (e.g., videos or presentations)
- Through direct input in forms (e.g., contact or comment forms)
Note: We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 18 without verified parental or guardian consent.
Why We Collect and Use Personal Information
We use personal information for the following purposes, as permitted under POPIA:
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- To operate, maintain, and improve our website and content
- To monitor site performance and diagnose technical issues
- To respond to your inquiries or requests
- To comply with legal obligations and maintain site security
- To analyse traffic and user engagement (via tools like Google Analytics)
Use of Cookies
We use cookies to enhance the user experience. Cookies may:
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- Remember user preferences (e.g., language, login details)
- Facilitate login and session persistence (if applicable)
- Help track site performance and usage patterns (e.g., via Google Analytics)
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit Google’s Opt-Out Tool.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our site includes embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos and Canva presentations). This content behaves as if you visited the external site directly. These third-party services may:
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- Collect your personal information
- Use cookies and tracking technologies
- Monitor your interactions with the embedded content
- Track your behaviour if you are logged into their platform
We encourage you to review their privacy policies:
How We Store and Protect Your Information
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. These measures include:
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- HTTPS encryption of our website
- Access restrictions to data and website administration
- Regular software and plugin updates
Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the right to:
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- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Correct or update your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal data (where legally permitted)
- Object to the processing of your information under certain circumstances
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@lusandi.org.za.
How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.
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- Comments and contact form entries may be retained indefinitely for record-keeping and security purposes.
- Login or user account data (if applicable) is retained until the account is deleted.
Sharing of Personal Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share data only when:
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- You have given us explicit permission
- It is necessary for site functionality (e.g., automated spam detection)
- We are legally required to do so
Where Your Data May Be Sent
Some of your data may be processed outside of South Africa through third-party services such as YouTube, Canva, or Google Analytics. These providers may store data on servers in other jurisdictions, subject to their own privacy laws. For example, data related to embedded Canva presentations may be processed internationally, depending on Canva’s infrastructure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be revised accordingly. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed.
Contact us
If you have any questions, concerns, or data-related requests, please contact us at:
Lusandi Medical Animations LLC
info@lusandi.org.za