Last Updated: January 2025
Welcome to Patrice Motsepe Financial Academy ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website southafricainfocus.com and purchase our financial education packages.
By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our website or use our services.
We collect several types of information from and about users of our website:
When you register for our courses, make a purchase, or contact us, we may collect:
When you access our website, we automatically collect certain information:
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These technologies help us:
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and the choices you may have regarding your information.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information. You can do this by logging into your account or contacting us directly.
You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., records we must retain for tax or legal purposes).
You can opt out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by contacting us. Please note that you will still receive transactional emails related to your courses and purchases.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. You may also opt out of certain third-party analytics and advertising cookies.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or use the contact information provided at the end of this policy.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
We use third-party services including:
These services may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including South Africa and other locations where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.
When we transfer your information internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors we consider in determining retention periods include:
After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:
Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Patrice Motsepe Financial Academy
587 Emmanuel Viaduct Apt. 311
East Tumelo, LP 2443
South Africa
Phone: +67008516843
Email: [email protected]
Registration Number: 46661307
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), South African residents have specific rights including the right to object to processing, request information about data processing, and lodge complaints with the Information Regulator.
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information).
By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.