Computer Skills for Africa Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Last Updated: August 2026
Integrated Educational Technology Support CC (trading as Computer Skills for Africa / CS4A) is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit cs4a.co.za.
1. Information We Collect
We only ask for personal information when it is necessary to provide our digital services to you. Data is collected via fair and lawful means, with your knowledge and consent. When you register an account or make a purchase, we collect:
- Identity Data: First name, last name, and school/organization name.
- Contact Data: Email address, billing address, and phone number.
- Financial Data: We process payments via Payfast. We do not capture or store your credit card or bank account details on our servers.
- Technical Data: Account credentials (usernames and encrypted passwords) and standard website analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data is strictly used for the following purposes:
- To process your WooCommerce orders and deliver digital downloads.
- To manage and authenticate your user account via our WP-Members registration portals.
- To communicate important updates regarding your Single Site License Agreement.
- To send you educational newsletters and marketing updates (only if you have opted in via EmailOctopus).
3. Third-Party Data Processing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share necessary data with trusted third-party plugins and service providers that operate our platform, including:
- WooCommerce & WP-Members: For managing your e-commerce purchases and user dashboard.
- Payfast: For securely processing your merchant payments.
- EmailOctopus: For managing our email newsletters (you may unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of our emails).
4. Data Retention and Security
We retain collected information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy (such as maintaining active licenses). We protect the data we store within commercially acceptable means to prevent loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification.
5. Your Rights Under POPIA
As a Data Subject, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request that we correct or update any inaccurate data.
- Request the deletion of your personal data (subject to our legal obligation to keep transaction records).
- Withdraw your consent for marketing communications at any time.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we handle user data, or if you wish to exercise your data rights, please contact our Information Officer at info@cs4a.co.za.