Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

IT.Skills Opportunity ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: name, email address, phone number, postal address, date of birth
• Educational Information: academic history, qualifications, programme interests
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
• Usage Data: pages visited, time spent on website, click patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

• Processing programme applications and enrolments
• Communicating with you about our programmes and services
• Improving our website and services
• Marketing and promotional communications (with your consent)
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Accreditation bodies and regulatory authorities
• Programme partners and industry collaborators
• Service providers who assist our operations
• Legal authorities when required by law

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent where applicable

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for detailed information about the cookies we use.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

11. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at thami@skillsopportunity.co.za, +27 63 326 2416, 26 Sturdee Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196.