Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17 January 2026

Thank you for visiting https://openlearnership.co.za/
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information (Provided Voluntarily)

When you contact us, subscribe to updates, or fill in a form, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Any details you choose to share with us

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Cookies and usage data

This information helps us improve our website, detect security issues, and analyse traffic.

2. Use of Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyse website traffic
  • Display relevant advertisements (including Google AdSense ads)

Google AdSense & DoubleClick Cookie

Google is a third-party vendor on Open Learnership.

  • Google uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads to users based on their visit to this and other websites.
  • The use of the DoubleClick cookie enables Google and its partners to serve ads to users based on their browsing activity.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

We use Google AdSense to display ads.
Google may use cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to show ads based on:

  • Your interests
  • Past website visits
  • Online behaviour

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and update website content
  • Improve website performance
  • Respond to inquiries or requests
  • Send optional newsletters or updates (only if subscribed)
  • Display relevant ads
  • Prevent fraud and ensure website safety
  • Comply with legal obligations

We never sell your personal information.

4. POPIA Compliance (South Africa)

We follow the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and ensure:

  • Your data is processed lawfully and transparently
  • Personal information is only used for the purpose it was collected
  • Reasonable security measures are in place to protect your data
  • You have the right to access, update, or request deletion of your personal data

To request access or deletion, contact us via our Contact page.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only with:

  • Service providers (e.g., analytics tools, ad networks)
  • Law enforcement, when legally required
  • Third-party tools used to operate our website (e.g., Google Analytics)

All third-party partners comply with privacy regulations.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites (e.g., company career pages, bursary providers).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites.

We encourage users to read their respective privacy policies.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data from:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Alteration

While we strive to keep your information secure, no online platform is 100% safe.
Users share information at their own risk.

8. Children’s Privacy

OpenLearnership.co.za does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If you believe we have unintentionally collected such information, please contact us for immediate removal.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request updates or corrections
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent
  • Opt out of marketing or newsletter communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

Email: info@openlearnership.co.za

Website: https://openlearnership.co.za/

Website Contact Page:
Visit our contact page and send us a message:
https://openlearnership.co.za/contact