privacy policy

PRIVACY POLICY FOR AFRIMAT COLLEGE

Effective Date: 13/09/2024

Afrimat College (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our students, applicants, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use and protect it, and your rights regarding your personal data when you use our online registration system or visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

When you register online or interact with our website, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender, student identification number, and other identifying information.
Academic Information: Educational background, transcripts, standardized test scores, and other academic data.
Payment Information: Credit card or bank account details if you make a payment for tuition or fees online.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system for site performance monitoring and security purposes.
Cookies: Information collected via cookies to enhance your online experience and improve our services. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information collected through our online registration system for the following purposes:

To Process Applications: Review and process your registration or application for admission to the college.
To Communicate: Contact you regarding your application, registration, or other college-related services.
To Administer Student Records: Maintain student records and facilitate access to academic programs and services.
To Facilitate Payments: Process tuition payments and other financial transactions securely.
To Improve Our Services: Use technical data and feedback to improve our website and online registration system.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: Ensure compliance with laws and regulations applicable to higher education institutions.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:

With Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers who assist us in managing our website, processing payments, or providing other services. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to keep your information confidential.
With Regulatory Authorities: When required by law or necessary to protect the rights of the college, its students, or the public.
In Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other business transfer, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes the use of encryption, firewalls, and secure socket layer (SSL) technology for sensitive data like payment information.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal information:

Access: You may request access to your personal data held by us.
Correction: If you believe your information is incorrect, you can request that we correct it.
Deletion:In certain circumstances, you can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal requirements.
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
Objection and Restriction: You may object to or request the restriction of certain data processing activities, such as marketing communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@afrimatcollege.co.za

6. Retention of Personal Data

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Afrimat College
31 De Winnaar Street, Halfway House, MIDRAND
+27 10 023 6093
info@afrimatcollege.co.za