All online credit card transactions are processed by Virtual Card Services (VCS), a certified 'Verified by Visa' and 'Securecode' enabled payment gateway. The company protects the security of information during transmission by using 128 bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL) software, which encrypts information supplied by the cardholder. Encryption complies with international standards.

VCS servers are protected by firewalls and intrusion detection systems. The company registration documents and the site's registered domain name are checked and verified by Thawte. Should you have any other queries about the process, you can visit the VCS website by clicking here.

From time to time, we may send e-mails advising you of our progress in the fight against HIV/Aids in South Africa. You may opt-out of receiving future emails at any time. To remove your name from our e-mail list, please send an email to
tammy.buhler@hiv-research.org.za with ‘remove’ in the subject line.

In addition to the personal information you give us, we also collect anonymous visitor information like IP addresses, browser types (such as Internet Explorer or Netscape), referring pages, pages visited and time spent on the web site. This non-personally identifiable information is used to provide anonymous statistical analysis of web page traffic patterns to our site, to administer our web site and servers and to improve our services. It cannot be used to identify any individual.

Our web pages may also utilise "cookies" and other technologies which serve to recall personal information previously indicated by a Web user. Most browsers allow you to control cookies, including whether or not to accept them and how to remove them.

By using this Web site, you consent to the terms of our Online Privacy Policy and to the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation processing personal information for the purposes given.