Privacy Policy
Mathews Phosa College (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and any other online services provided by the college (collectively, the “Services”).
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other contact details.
- Academic Information: Enrollment details, academic records, and any other information related to your educational background.
- Financial Information: Payment details, billing address, and other financial data necessary for processing tuition fees and other payments.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and other technical details related to your access and use of our website.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and other similar usage data.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To Provide Educational Services: To manage enrollment, academic records, and other related services.
- To Communicate with You: To send important updates, newsletters, and other communications relevant to your relationship with Mathews Phosa College.
- To Process Payments: To handle tuition fees, donations, and other financial transactions.
- To Improve Our Services: To analyze usage data and improve our website, services, and user experience.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: To fulfill our legal obligations, including record-keeping, reporting, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, and communications.
- Legal and Regulatory Authorities: When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our institution, students, staff, and the public.
- Affiliated Institutions: With universities and other educational partners for academic and administrative purposes.
Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to ensure the protection of your personal information. These include secure servers, encrypted communications, and restricted access to your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to request corrections to your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal limitations.
- Opt-Out: You may opt-out of receiving non-essential communications from us.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our website. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Mathews Phosa College
Weltevreden Road, Schoemanskloof, Nelspruit, 1207
Phone: 013 733 3224
Email: info@mpcollege.co.za