Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
The Foundation for Strategic & Development Studies (FSDS) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and organisation when you submit a contact form or register for an event.
- Newsletter subscriptions — email address when you subscribe to our policy updates.
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, and IP address (collected anonymously via analytics tools).
2. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to enquiries and provide requested services.
- To send newsletters and policy updates (only when you have subscribed).
- To register you for events you have expressed interest in.
- To improve our website and publications.
3. Data Sharing
FSDS does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data held by FSDS. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Cookies
Our website uses essential cookies to ensure basic functionality. No tracking or advertising cookies are used without your consent.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
8. Contact
For privacy-related enquiries, contact: [email protected]