Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026

Kani Development Solutions (“Kani”, “we”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use our website and related services, in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African law.

1. Who we are

Kani Development Solutions designs and operates participation systems for the energy and green economy. We work with institutions to strengthen social performance, build participation pipelines, and support defensible participation impact. We are based in South Africa.

2. Information we collect

We may collect:

• Contact and enquiry information – name, email address, organisation, and message content when you subscribe to our mailing list, request a strategic consultation, or contact us via the site.
• Technical and usage information – IP address, browser type, device information, and how you use our website (e.g. pages visited), where necessary for security, analytics, or site operation.

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you updates, newsletters, and information about our programmes and initiatives (where you have subscribed).
• Respond to your enquiries and manage requests for strategic consultations or exploration sessions.
• Improve our website, services, and user experience.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations and protect our rights.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Legal basis

We process your information on the basis of your consent (e.g. when you subscribe or contact us), our legitimate interests (e.g. operating and improving our site and services), and where required by law.

5. Retention and security

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out above or as required by law. We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

6. Your rights

Under POPIA and applicable law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Object to processing or request deletion of your information in certain circumstances.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa).

To exercise these rights or ask questions about this policy, contact us at info@kani.co.za.

7. Third parties and links

Our website may link to third-party sites (e.g. Energy Conversations, Just Transition Resource Portal). This policy does not apply to those sites; we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

8. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will be revised when we do. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries or to exercise your rights, contact us at info@kani.co.za. Kani Development Solutions, South Africa.