EducationTown Tutoring is committed to protecting your privacy under South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website and services, including integrations with Google Meet and Google Classroom APIs.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following personal information as defined by POPIA:
Personal Details: Name, email address, and Google account credentials (via OAuth).
Role-Specific Data:
Administrators: Access logs and permissions settings.
Teachers: Classroom schedules, assignments, and attendance records.
Students: Submitted work and participation details.
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, and cookies (see Section 6).
3. Purpose of Processing
We process your data only for lawful purposes, including:
Providing educational services (e.g., Google Meet/Classroom integration).
Complying with legal obligations under POPIA.
Communicating updates or responding to inquiries.
4. Data Sharing
Third Parties: Data shared with Google APIs adheres to POPIA’s cross-border data transfer rules. Google’s use of data is governed by their Privacy Policy.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by South African law or the Information Regulator.
5. Data Security
We implement POPIA-compliant measures to protect your information:
HTTPS encryption for all data transmissions.
Role-based access controls to restrict unauthorized access.
Regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
Authenticate users and remember preferences.
Analyze website traffic (e.g., via Google Analytics).
Opt-Out: Disable non-essential cookies via your browser settings.
7. User Rights Under POPIA
You have the right to:
Access your personal data (free once per year).
Correct inaccurate information.
Delete data unless retention is legally required.
Object to processing for direct marketing.
Lodge complaints with the Information Regulator.
8. Direct Marketing
Opt-In Consent: We will only send marketing emails with your explicit consent.
Unsubscribe: Click the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for educational purposes or legal compliance.
10. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Data shared with Google APIs complies with POPIA’s requirements for international transfers. Google LLC adheres to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, deemed adequate by South African standards.
11. Contact Us
For POPIA-related inquiries or to exercise your rights:
Information Officer: Refilwe Mokhele
Email:educationtown19@gmail.com
Phone: +27 79 605 7478
12. Policy Updates
We will notify users of material changes via email or website notice. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.