Last Updated: 1 May 2026
1. Who We Are
High Ground Private Members Network (“High Ground”, “the Club”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is a private, members-only association. We facilitate the lawful, private allocation of lifestyle resources and botanical items between independent providers and verified members.
Our operations are strictly governed by the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). We operate as a closed-user group to ensure that all interactions remain within the protected “private” sphere as defined by South African law.
- Website:
[https://www.highground.co.za] - Contact Email:
highground339@gmail.com - Operational Model: Private Members Club
2. Age Restriction & Private Use Declaration
The Cannabis for Private Purposes Act restricts the use and possession of certain items to adults. You must be 18 years or older to access this platform.
- Age Verification: We collect date-of-birth and/or identity verification data to comply with Section 2 of the Act. This data is used solely to verify eligibility and is not shared with third parties for marketing.
- Private Use: By using this platform, you declare that any acquisition is for your personal, private use and not for commercial re-sale or public distribution.
3. What Personal Data We Collect
The type of information we collect depends on how you interact with the Club.
A. For All Visitors
When you visit the site, we automatically collect technical information:
- IP address (Used for security, network integrity, and analytics).
- Browser type and version.
- Pages visited and time spent.
B. For Members (Recipients)
When you register or request an allocation, we collect:
- Name and Surname: Required for account creation and membership verification.
- Email and Phone Number: Used for allocation updates and sending secure locker notification codes.
- Billing Details: Required for administrative contribution and reimbursement processing.
- Self-Declaration: Confirmation of adult status and private use intent.
C. For Providers (Contributors)
In addition to the above, we collect:
- Identity Verification: Required for provider KYC (Know Your Customer) and network safety compliance.
- Banking Details: Required for reimbursement processing via EFT.
- Administrative Data: Necessary to ensure allocations align with private-use quantity guidelines.
4. Zero-Knowledge Logistics & Data Sharing
High Ground is built on a Privacy by Design model to protect your constitutional right to privacy.
A. The Secure Locker Network
We protect your physical location through a decentralized drop-off system:
- What Providers See: To fulfill an allocation, providers see only your first name and last initial (e.g., “Mike F.”) and the Target Locker ID.
- Anonymity: Providers do not see your home address, your email, or your phone number.
- Courier Confidentiality: Our logistics partners only receive locker-to-locker reference codes and do not have access to member profiles or specific item descriptions.
B. Administrative Contributions (Card & EFT)
We offer secure card payments and EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) options for member reimbursements and club levies.
- Card Payments: Processed via secure, encrypted third-party gateways; no card details are stored on our servers.
- EFT Payments: Handled via direct bank transfer or integrated secure-link services.
- Financial Discretion: We ensure that transaction descriptors on your bank statements remain discrete to protect your financial privacy.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to maintain your secure session and manage your allocation list.
- Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function (session IDs, membership status).
- Analytics Cookies: We use anonymized data to understand platform performance.
6. Data Retention
- Completed Allocations: 7 years (Mandatory for administrative and tax compliance).
- Identity Verification: Retained only while the membership is active.
- Inactive Accounts: Personal data is purged after 3 years of inactivity.
7. Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: Update inaccurate info via your member dashboard.
- Right to Deletion: Request erasure of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
To exercise these rights, contact our Information Officer at highground339@gmail.com.
8. Security & Legal Disclosures
We implement industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) for all data. Because we do not store home addresses for members, the risk of “identity-to-location” leakage is significantly minimized.
Legal Disclosure: We will only disclose personal information to government authorities if presented with a valid warrant issued by a South African court. We will notify the affected member of such a request unless legally prohibited.