Privacy Policy for StudentSA

Effective Date: 13 July 2025

Welcome to StudentSA (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website, https://www.studentsa.co.za/ (the “Site”).

Ezoic Services

This website uses the services of Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”), including to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may employ a variety of technologies on this website, including tools to serve content, display advertisements and enable advertising to visitors of this website, which may utilize first and third-party cookies.
A cookie is a small text file sent to your device by a web server that enables the website to remember information about your browsing activity. First-party cookies are created by the site you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you’re visiting. Ezoic and our partners may place third-party cookies, tags, beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to monitor interactions with advertisements and optimize ad targeting. Please note that disabling cookies may limit access to certain content and features on the website, and rejecting cookies does not eliminate advertisements but will result in non-personalized advertising. You can find more information about cookies and how to manage them here.
The following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie when serving personalized ads:

IP address
Operating system type and version
Device type
Language preferences
Web browser type
Email (in a hashed or encrypted form)
Ezoic and its partners may use this data in combination with information that has been independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements across various platforms and websites. Ezoic’s partners may also gather additional data, such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and interactions between users and websites or advertisements, to create audience segments for targeted advertising across different devices, browsers, and apps. You can find more information about interest-based advertising and how to manage them here.
You can view Ezoic’s privacy policy here, or for additional information about Ezoic’s advertising and other partners, you can view Ezoic’s advertising partners here.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect information that you voluntarily submit to us via forms, registrations, or inquiries, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact number
  • Educational background or preferences (if submitted in bursary/internship applications)

1.2 Usage Data

When you browse our Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the Site
  • Referral source

This data helps us understand how users interact with our Site so we can improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for purposes such as:

  • Providing access to learnerships, internships, and bursary opportunities
  • Responding to your questions or requests
  • Sending newsletters, updates, or alerts (if you opt in)
  • Improving site performance and user experience
  • Complying with applicable legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking tools to enhance your experience:

  • Cookies help remember your preferences and improve navigation.
  • You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the Site may not work as intended.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers, including:

  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Advertising platforms (if applicable)
    These providers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We only share your information:

  • With trusted service providers for hosting, analytics, or communications
  • To comply with legal requirements (e.g., subpoenas)
  • To protect the rights or safety of StudentSA users or the public

6. Data Security

We employ reasonable measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information
  • Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal limitations
  • Opt out of receiving promotional emails

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the address below.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have unintentionally collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to stay informed.

10. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

📧 Email: info@studentsa.co.za
🌐 Website: https://www.studentsa.co.za/

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