Privacy Policy
Effective Date
This Privacy Policy has been effective since the launch of our website on 15 June 2025.
Last Modified
This privacy policy was last updated on August 14, 2025. We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please check back regularly for the latest information.
Introduction
Welcome to EduCoast ("we", "us", "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Site"). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to this Policy.
Information We Collect
- Contact Information: We collect email addresses from users who subscribe to our newsletter to keep you updated with relevant content.
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Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data, which may include:
- Page views and user interactions
- Browser type and device information
- Referring and exit pages
- Anonymized IP addresses
- Page titles and URLs visited
- Content Recommendations: We store information about the pages you visit, including page titles, to offer personalized content suggestions and improve your browsing experience.
Newsletter and Email Communications
We offer a newsletter subscription service that allows you to receive updates, news, and promotional materials from us. By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive these communications from us. You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link provided in each newsletter or by contacting us directly.
We will use your email address solely for the purpose of sending you our newsletter and other communications related to our services. We will not share your email address with third parties without your consent, except as necessary to provide our services.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate, manage, and maintain the functionality of our website and services.
- To personalize your experience and improve the quality and relevance of our content and offerings.
- To analyze traffic patterns, user behavior, and overall site performance through analytics tools.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and enforce our terms and policies.
- For any additional purposes where you have explicitly provided your consent.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in these cases:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website, provide our services, or process your data. These service providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the purposes specified by us.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law
- Business Transfers: During mergers or acquisitions
- With Your Consent: As disclosed and agreed upon
Copyright
- All content on this website, including files, text, images, and documents, is either owned by us or used with proper authorization.
- Users may not copy, reproduce, or redistribute any content unless permitted under applicable copyright laws (e.g., fair use for educational purposes).
- Uploaded files must not infringe on any third-party copyright or intellectual property rights.
- If you believe your copyrighted material has been used improperly, please contact us to request its removal.
Security of Your Information
We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases: your consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, and our legitimate interests.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, such as your newsletter subscription email address.
- Correction: Request correction or updates to inaccurate or incomplete information we hold about you.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, for example, unsubscribing from our newsletter.
- Restriction: Request that we limit how we process your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Portability: Receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and transfer it to another service where technically feasible.
- Object: Object to the processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes.
- Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section. We aim to respond to all requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
Data Retention of Your Information
We keep your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, and comply with legal obligations. The retention period may vary depending on the type of data and the purpose of processing. When we no longer need your data, we will securely dispose of or anonymize it.
Lodging a Complaint
If you believe your data privacy rights have been violated, you may contact your local data protection authority or email us directly.
Do Not Track
Our Site does not respond to Do Not Track signals. Please refer to your browser settings to manage privacy preferences.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. If you do not consent to the use of cookies, please disable this website in your browser settings. By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our site.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will delete that information from our records promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal information may contact us to request its removal.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy and terms of any website you visit before providing any personal information.
Ezoic Privacy Disclosure
This site partners with Ezoic to manage third-party advertising on the website. Ezoic uses cookies and may collect certain data about your visit to serve personalized ads and improve performance.
For complete details on how Ezoic collects, uses, and protects your data, please visit their official privacy policy page: http://g.ezoic.net/privacy/educoast.co.za.
Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website, any subdomains, mobile applications, and other online services or platforms we operate. It also applies to communications and interactions you have with us through these channels. This policy does not cover third-party services or platforms that are not under our control.
Cross-Border Data Transfers
We may transfer your personal data to countries outside of South Africa and the European Economic Area (EEA) where our service providers or partners operate. When we do so, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities, to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.
Relation to Our Terms of Use
This Privacy Policy forms part of, and should be read together with, our Terms of Use. By using our website or services, you agree to comply with both this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use. If there is any conflict between the two, the Terms of Use will take precedence to the extent permitted by law.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can reach us through the following channels:
- Email: info@educoast.co.za
- Online Form: Contact Page