Last updated: [2026-01-13]
Somerset West Private School (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used lawfully, transparently, and securely, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
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Complete a contact or enquiry form
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Apply for admission
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Contact us via email or telephone
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Interact with our website or online advertisements
The information collected may include:
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Full name
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Email address
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Contact number
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Learner details (such as grade or subject enquiries)
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Any other information you voluntarily provide
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
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Respond to enquiries and requests
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Process admission enquiries and applications
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Communicate important school-related information
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Improve our website and services
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Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Website Analytics & Advertising
Our website may use:
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Cookies
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Google Analytics
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Google Ads tracking tools
These tools help us understand how visitors use our website and allow us to improve our marketing and services.
All data collected is anonymous and aggregated and does not personally identify you.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
4. Sharing of Information
Your personal information may only be shared:
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With authorised staff members for administrative purposes
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With service providers who assist us in operating our website or communication systems
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When required by law
All third parties are required to protect your information.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from:
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Unauthorised access
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Loss
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Misuse
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Disclosure
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request access to your personal information
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Request correction or deletion of your information
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Withdraw consent where applicable
Requests can be made by contacting us directly.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Somerset West Private School
📍 Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa
📧 admin@swps.co.za
📞 (021) 852 8451
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.