Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 2026
Hillcrest College ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully, and transparently in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website https://hillcresticollege.co.za/.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Information submitted through enquiry or application forms
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
- Time spent on pages
2. How We Use Your Information
- Respond to enquiries and applications
- Provide educational information
- Improve our website and services
- Monitor website performance and analytics
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA Compliance)
- Your consent
- Legitimate business interests
- Legal obligations under South African law
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse traffic.
- Understand visitor behaviour
- Improve website functionality
- Deliver relevant advertisements
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
5. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads based on users’ visits to this and other websites.
Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, or loss.
However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent where applicable
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.
10. Consent
By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
11. Contact Us
Hillcrest College
Email: info@hillcresticollege.co.za
Phone: +27 64 627 7365
Website: https://hillcresticollege.co.za/