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Privacy Policy

University Qualifications is committed to protecting the privacy of our customers and website visitors. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable laws including international data protection standards where relevant.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and application data when you use our website or services. We may also collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences through the use of cookies and similar technologies.

2. Use of Information

  • To provide and improve our services, ensuring accuracy and educational relevance.
  • To communicate with you regarding applications, updates, or promotions.
  • To personalize your website experience and show relevant content or advertising.
  • To facilitate applications to educational institutions.
  • To share necessary data with trusted third parties, including Google AdSense and its advertising partners, for services such as targeted advertising and analytics, ensuring these providers comply with POPIA and related privacy standards.

3. Protection of Information

We apply appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Access to data is limited to personnel who require it for operational purposes.

4. Third-Party Services and Advertising

Our site may utilize third-party services including but not limited to Google AdSense, Google Analytics, and other advertising partners. These services may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to provide analytics and personalized advertisements across the web. We do not control their privacy practices but ensure our partnerships are POPIA-compliant.

Google AdSense and Advertising Partners: We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements on our website. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You can learn more about how Google uses data when you use our site by visiting Google's Partner Sites Privacy & Terms. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings or by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page.

For more information about third-party advertising services and their privacy policies, please visit their respective websites.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use first-party and third-party cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site usage, and deliver targeted advertisements. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this policy. You may disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect some site functionality and your ability to access certain features.

Managing Cookies and Advertising Preferences: You can manage your ad preferences or opt out of personalized advertising by:

  • Visiting Google Ad Settings to opt out of Google's use of cookies for personalized ads
  • Visiting YourAdChoices (Digital Advertising Alliance) to opt out of personalized advertising from participating companies
  • Using your browser's Do Not Track settings (note that not all browsers honor this setting)
  • Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies (see your browser's help section for instructions)

Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will not see advertisements on our site or other websites. You may continue to see generic, non-personalized ads.

6. International Data Transfers

Where applicable, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of South Africa. We ensure that any such transfers are done in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

7. Your Rights

Under POPIA and international standards (e.g., GDPR), you may request access to, correction, or deletion of your personal information. You may also object to certain processing activities. Contact us using the details below to make a request.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with the effective date. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights under POPIA, you may contact us at [email protected].