Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Online Bursary, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: When you create an account or fill out a form, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, date of birth, and educational background.
  • Usage Data: We collect information on how you interact with the Site, including pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our services, including personalized bursary recommendations.
  • Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and respond to your inquiries.
  • Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the functionality and content of the Site.
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements and protect our legal rights.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to do so.
  • Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist in operating the Site and providing services, subject to confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Retention of Data

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Your Rights

  • Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
  • Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal limitations.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.

8. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. If you reject cookies, you may still use our Site, but your ability to use some features may be limited.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing the Site from outside South Africa, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in South Africa where our servers are located.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Effective Date: 21-11-2024