Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Matric Performance ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.schoolperformance.co.za (the "Site").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including:

• South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
• European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Other applicable privacy regulations

By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out contact forms
• Subscribe to newsletters or updates
• Send us emails or communicate with us
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms

This information may include:

• Name (first and last name)
• Email address
• Phone number
• Organization/School name
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website/source
• Date and time of visit
• Clickstream data

2.3 Public Educational Data

Our Site displays publicly available educational performance data, including matriculation results from South African schools. This data is sourced from public records and does not include personal information about individual students.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our Site. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our Site.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our Site. To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

• www.allaboutcookies.org
• www.youronlinechoices.com

5. Third-Party Services and Links

5.1 Third-Party Services We Use

Our Site may use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage statistics
• Google AdSense: For serving advertisements (see Section 6)
• Bootstrap CDN: For website styling and functionality
• Chart.js CDN: For data visualization

5.2 External Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

5.3 Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our Site (e.g., hosting providers)
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Google AdSense and Advertising

6.1 About Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites on the Internet.

6.2 How Google AdSense Works

• Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your interests (interest-based advertising)
• The DoubleClick cookie enables Google and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our Site and other sites
• Google may collect information about your device, browsing activity, and demographics
• Ad serving is subject to Google's Privacy Policy

6.3 Opting Out of Personalized Advertising

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

• Google Ads Settings
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security Measures Include:

8. Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR, POPIA, and other applicable laws, you have the following rights:

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@schoolperformance.co.za
• Mail: Matric Performance, South Africa

We will respond to your request within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa) if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

The educational performance data displayed on our Site is aggregated and does not contain personally identifiable information about individual students.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide you with our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

When your personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.