Privacy Policy (POPIA)

This Privacy Policy describes how Al-Asr Educational Institute ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide to us directly through our website, application forms, and contact inquiries. This may include:

Names of parents and students
Contact details (email, phone number, address)
Academic history and identity documents
Financial information for fee payments or donations

2. Purpose of Collection

Your information is collected for legitimate educational and administrative purposes, including:

Processing admissions and registrations
Communicating regarding school activities and academics
Managing fee payments and donations
Compliance with Department of Education requirements

3. Information Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal information and to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.

4. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your information. We only share information with third parties (such as educational authorities or payment gateways like Yoco) when necessary for operational purposes or as required by law.

5. Your Rights

According to POPIA, you have the right to:

Access your personal information held by us
Request the correction or deletion of your information
Object to the processing of your information

6. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this policy or your personal information, please contact our Information Officer at admin@alasr.co.za.

Last updated: January 2026