Privacy Policy
Last updated: 10 October 2023
Welcome to Gideon Academy (hereinafter referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information from you:
- Full name
- Contact information (email address, phone number)
- Address
- Student information (name, age, grade)
- Parent or guardian information (if applicable)
1.2 Usage Information
We may automatically collect information about how you interact with our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Dates and times of visits
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
2.1 Providing Services
We use your personal information to provide educational services, including:
- Enrolling students in courses
- Sending educational materials
- Communicating with parents or guardians
2.2 Communication
We may use your contact information to:
- Send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials
- Respond to your inquiries
2.3 Analytics
We use usage information to analyze and improve our website’s performance and user experience.
3. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
- Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party companies to assist us in providing our services. These companies may have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request.
4. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. Your Choices
You may choose not to provide certain personal information, but it may limit your ability to access certain features of our website.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for children under parental or guardian supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The revised policy will be effective immediately upon posting on our website.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@gideonacademy.co.za.
