Welcome to Lephalale Business & Technical College ("LBTC"). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our services. We adhere to the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA) of South Africa to ensure that your personal information is handled with the utmost care.
1. Information We Collect:
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Registration Details: Information provided during the registration process, including educational background and career interests.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.
2. Purpose of Data Collection:
We collect your personal information for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: To process your registration and provide information about our programs and services.
- To Improve Our Website: To analyze usage patterns and improve the functionality and user experience of our website.
- To Communicate with You: To send you updates, newsletters, and other relevant information pertaining to your registration or our services.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet legal and regulatory requirements.
3. How We Use Your Information:
Your personal information will be used for the purposes outlined above and may be:
- Stored Securely: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
- Shared with Authorized Personnel: Access to your information is restricted to authorized personnel who require it to perform their duties.
- Disclosed as Required by Law: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or to comply with legal processes.
4. Third-Party Services:
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to external parties without your consent. However, we may use third-party service providers to assist us in providing and improving our services. These third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information and may only use it for the purposes specified in our agreements.
5. Your Rights:
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Access Your Information: Request access to the personal information we hold about you and obtain a copy.
- Correct or Update Information: Request correction or updating of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Object to Processing: Object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
- Delete Your Information: Request the deletion of your personal information when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
6. Security Measures:
We implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
8. Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at:
Conclusion
Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting and managing your personal information in accordance with the POPIA. By using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
