Privacy Policy
Welcome to Educationinfo.co.za (“we”, “us”, or “our”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit
We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.|
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.
1. Who We Are
Educationinfo.co.za is an independent informational website that provides content related to learnerships, internships, scholarships, and educational opportunities in South Africa.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in two categories:
A. Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)
You may provide personal information when you:
Subscribe to our newsletter
Contact us via email
Submit a form
Comment on articles
This may include:
Name
Email address
Contact details
Any information you voluntarily include in messages
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless you choose to provide it.
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, certain information is collected automatically, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring websites
General site interaction data
This information is collected through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Operate and maintain the Website
Improve content and user experience
Respond to enquiries and support requests
Send newsletters or updates (only if you subscribe)
Monitor website performance and analytics
Detect fraud, abuse, or security issues
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Educationinfo.co.za uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic.
Cookies may be used for:
Essential website functionality
Analytics (e.g., traffic measurement)
Advertising and personalisation
You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on this Website.
Google and its partners may use cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your visits to this Website and other websites.
You can choose to disable personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
We do not control the content of advertisements and are not responsible for any third-party products or services advertised.
6. Analytics Services
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website.
Google Analytics collects anonymous usage data such as:
Pages viewed
Duration of visits
Traffic sources
This information helps us improve content and performance. Analytics data does not identify individual users.
7. Sharing of Information
We may share information only in limited circumstances:
With trusted service providers (hosting providers, analytics services, email platforms)
When required by law or regulatory authority
To protect our legal rights, property, or safety
To prevent fraud or unlawful activity
All third-party service providers are required to maintain confidentiality and use data only for agreed purposes.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights Under South African Law
In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:
Access personal information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Object to certain data processing activities
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa)
To exercise any of these rights, contact:
Email: info@educationinfo.co.za
Subject: Privacy Rights Request
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.
10. International Data Processing
Some third-party services we use (such as Google Analytics and advertising networks) may process data outside South Africa.
By using this Website, you consent to such processing where necessary, subject to applicable data protection safeguards.
11. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not specifically directed at children under 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.
12. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
Continued use of the Website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Email: hello@educationinfo.co.za
Subject: Privacy Policy Enquiry