Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2026

At Eastbridge Online Academy (Pty) Ltd, your privacy is a priority. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the personal information of our students, parents, and website visitors in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to provide high-quality online education and administrative services, including:

Personal Identifiers: Names of students and parents, ID numbers, and contact details.
Academic Records: Grades, attendance, and progress reports.
Financial Data: Bank details for tuition payments and registration fee tracking.
Digital Data: IP addresses and login activity within the Eastbridge Portal.

2. How We Use Your Data

Your information is used strictly for the following purposes:

To manage student enrollment and academic portals.
To facilitate live lessons and record sessions for later review.
To process monthly tuition and registration fees.
To communicate academy updates and emergency notices via WhatsApp or Email.

            Security Note: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party marketing companies. Data is only shared with essential service providers (like our secure hosting partners) under strict confidentiality.
        

3. Data Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, including encrypted logins for our Student, Teacher, and Admin Portals.

4. Media & Recordings

As an online academy, live lessons may be recorded for educational purposes. These recordings are only accessible to authorized students and staff through the secure Eastbridge Dashboard.

5. Your Rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Request the correction or deletion of inaccurate data.
Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact our Admin team at:

Email: admin@eastbridge.co.za
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa