Privacy Policy for BCS Academy Website

Effective Date: [2023/07/28]

Welcome to the BCS Academy website ("the Website"). BCS Academy is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose the information you provide to us when accessing or using the Website. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information: When you use certain features of the Website, such as creating a user account or contacting us through forms, we may collect personal information that can identify you, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
2. Usage Data: We may collect non-personal information about how you interact with the Website. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visits, and other anonymous usage data.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, optimize website performance, and analyze usage patterns. By using the Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy and our Cookie Policy.

Use of Information

We may use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

1. To provide and maintain the Website's functionality and services.
2. To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
3. To personalize your experience on the Website and tailor content to your preferences.
4. To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials related to BCS Academy (you may opt-out of these communications at any time).
5. To improve the Website's performance and analyze user behavior to enhance our services.
6. To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.

We may use usage data and cookies to analyze trends, administer the Website, track user movements, and gather demographic information for aggregate use.

Sharing of Information

BCS Academy may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

1. With third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website and providing our services.
2. To comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, and protect the rights, property, or safety of BCS Academy, our users, or others.
3. In connection with the sale, merger, acquisition, or reorganization of BCS Academy, in which case your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without your consent.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc., to collect and analyze usage data and improve the Website's performance. Google Analytics uses cookies to track your interactions on the Website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Website will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information on our behalf to evaluate your use of the Website, compile reports on website activity, and provide us with other services related to website activity and internet usage.

Google Analytics may also collect demographic and interest data through third-party cookies. This information is aggregated and anonymized and is not linked to any personally identifiable information..

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Data Security

BCS Academy takes reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information and usage data. However, no data transmission over the internet or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Therefore, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us, and you do so at your own risk.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by BCS Academy. To exercise these rights or if you have any questions or concerns about your personal information, please contact us at info@bcsacademy.co.za.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

BCS Academy may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Website and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@bcsacademy.co.za.

By using the BCS Academy website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Thank you for visiting our Website!