Effective Date: November 2025
Welcome to OnlineLearnership.co.za (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is very important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website OnlineLearnership.co.za (the “Site”) or communicate with us by email at info@onlinelearnership.co.za.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better services and improve your experience on our Site. The types of information we collect include:
a) Personal Identification Information
When you voluntarily register, subscribe, apply for learnerships, contact us, or otherwise interact with our Site, we may collect personal information such as:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Location
- CV/Resume details (if uploaded)
- Other information relevant to your learnership applications or inquiries
b) Non-Personal Identification Information
We also collect non-personal data automatically when you visit our Site, such as:
- Browser type
- Operating system
- IP address
- Pages visited
- Time and date of visits
- Referral source
- Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 5)
This data helps us analyze trends, administer the Site, and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our Site and services
- To process and manage your learnership applications
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending relevant information or updates
- To personalize your experience and improve our Site content and features
- To send promotional emails or newsletters (you may opt out at any time)
- To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the Site’s functionality
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure server technology (SSL encryption)
- Restricted access to personal data only to authorized personnel
- Regular security assessments
- Safeguards against malware and data breaches
However, please understand that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience, analyze site traffic, and provide relevant advertising.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data that can help recognize you on subsequent visits.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the Site’s operation and to provide the services you request.
- Performance cookies: Collect information about how visitors use the Site, helping us improve functionality.
- Advertising cookies: Used by third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense, to display ads relevant to your interests.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but note that some parts of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following limited circumstances:
- With trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Site, conducting business, or servicing you, provided these parties agree to keep your information confidential.
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of OnlineLearnership.co.za, our users, or others.
- In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition, provided your information remains protected.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or operational constraints.
- Opt-out: You may opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link or contacting us.
- Cookie settings: You may control cookies through your browser or device settings.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@onlinelearnership.co.za.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
When data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate steps to remove such data.
9. International Users
If you are accessing our Site from outside South Africa, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in South Africa or other countries where we operate. Data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction, but we ensure to protect your data consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or business operations. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new effective date.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
OnlineLearnership.co.za
Email: info@onlinelearnership.co.za
Website: www.onlinelearnership.co.za