Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 20, 2026
At Silver Creek Christian Academy, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our students, parents, staff, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal information through our website:
Inquiry & Application Data: Name, email address, contact number, and your child’s grade interest.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns collected via cookies to improve our website’s functionality.
Communication Data: Any information provided when you contact us via info@silvercreekacademy.co.za.
2. Purpose of Data Processing
We only collect information that is necessary for the following purposes:
To respond to admissions inquiries and process school applications.
To communicate important school updates, events, and newsletters.
To comply with legal and educational regulatory requirements in South Africa.
To improve our website user experience and professional branding.
3. Consent
By submitting your information through our online forms, you provide voluntary, specific, and informed consent for Silver Creek Christian Academy to process your personal data for the intended purpose. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting our Information Officer.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure hosting, to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
5. Third-Party Sharing
We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (such as educational management systems or secure payment gateways) only when necessary to fulfill our service to you. These providers are also legally bound to comply with POPIA.
6. Your Rights Under POPIA
Under South African law, you have the right to:
Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we update or correct any inaccurate information.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
Objection: Object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance browsing. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect certain website functionalities.
8. Contact Our Information Officer
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact our administrative office:
Information Officer: [Insert Name of Principal or Admin Head]
Contact Number: +27 60 338 3446