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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 08 November 2024

Elite Venturescape Proprietary Limited (Registration No: 2023 / 758672 / 07) trading as Elite Scholars (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, elitescholars.co.za (the “Website”).

By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect and process the following types of information:

Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details provided when you contact us or fill out forms on our Website.
Account Information: If you register an account on our Website, we may collect login credentials such as your username and password.
Payment Information: If you make payments through our Website, we collect necessary payment information. Note that we do not store payment card details as transactions are processed through secure third-party services.
b. Usage Data

We collect information about how you use our Website, including:

Device Information: Your IP address, browser type, and version, device type, operating system, and other diagnostic data.
Interaction Data: Your browsing behavior, including pages viewed, time spent on pages, and links clicked.
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor the activity on our Website and store certain information. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Provide Services: To respond to your inquiries, process transactions, and deliver services you have requested.
To Improve Our Website: To analyze and understand how our Website is used, allowing us to improve its functionality and user experience.
To Communicate with You: To send you updates, newsletters, marketing materials, and other information you may be interested in, provided you have opted in to receive such communications.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or serving our users, as long as these parties agree to keep your information confidential.
Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, we may disclose information to regulatory authorities, courts, or law enforcement agencies.

4. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of the personal information we hold about you.
Data Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in the communications.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction, where the data protection laws may differ. By using our Website, you consent to such transfers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide by and be bound by the modified policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: info@elitescholars.co.za
Phone: +27 83 591 0191
Website: elitescholars.co.za