Al Azhar Institute Johannesburg Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 19, 2024
This Privacy Policy describes how Al Azhar Institute Johannesburg (“Al Azhar”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you use our website and school management system (collectively, the “Services”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (“POPIA”) and the regulations of the Jamiatul Ulama Council of Muslim Theologians.
Information We Collect:
We collect the following types of information from you:
- Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, contact information (email address, phone number), physical address, date of birth, gender, and religious affiliation.
- School Information: This includes information related to your child’s enrollment at Al Azhar, such as their name, grade level, academic performance, and disciplinary records.
- Technical Information: This includes information about your use of the Services, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and pages visited.
- Usage Data: This includes information about how you use the Services, such as the features you access, the content you view, and the actions you take.
How We Use Your Information:
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Services.
- To provide you with access to and use of the Services.
- To process your child’s enrollment and manage their academic records.
- To communicate with you about the Services and your child’s education.
- To personalize your experience with the Services.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Sharing Your Information:
We may share your information with the following third parties:
- Service providers who help us operate and maintain the Services.
- Government agencies, as required by law.
- Other third parties with your consent.
We will not share your information with any third party for their own marketing purposes without your consent.
Data Security:
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.
Your Rights:
You have the following rights with respect to your information:
- The right to access your information.
- The right to rectify inaccurate information.
- The right to erase your information.
- The right to restrict the processing of your information.
- The right to object to the processing of your information.
- The right to data portability.
You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the contact information below.
POPIA Compliance:
Al Azhar is committed to complying with POPIA. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information and ensure that it is processed in accordance with POPIA’s principles.
Sharia Compliance:
Al Azhar is a Sharia-compliant institution and follows the regulations of the Jamiatul Ulama Council of Muslim Theologians. We collect and process your information in a manner that is consistent with Islamic principles.
Children’s Privacy:
The Services are not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the Services.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Address: 6th Ave, Maraisburg, Randburg, 1700
- Email: info@alazharinstitutejohannesburg.co.za