Privacy Policy

1. Purpose of this Policy

This POPIA Policy explains how Edulaw (Pty) Ltd and Edulaw (Pty) Ltd T/A The Learned Colleagues Club (“Edulaw”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) lawfully collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).

Edulaw is committed to protecting your right to privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a lawful, transparent, and secure manner.

2. Application of this Policy

This policy applies to all:

  • Users of the Edulaw website and services;

  • Employees, contractors, and service providers processing information on behalf of Edulaw;

  • Any third parties with whom Edulaw shares personal information.

By using our website or providing personal information, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with this policy and applicable law.

3. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information (as defined by POPIA):

  • Full name and surname

  • Date of birth

  • Gender

  • Residential location (city/country)

  • Email address

  • Contact number

  • Payment and credit card information

  • IP address

  • Non-personal browsing data and click patterns

All personal information is collected directly from you or through automated means (e.g. cookies) with your consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Edulaw processes personal information for the following lawful purposes:

  • To perform in terms of a contract with you;

  • To comply with legal obligations;

  • With your explicit consent;

  • For legitimate business interests, provided that your rights are not infringed.

5. Purpose of Processing Personal Information

We collect and process your personal information to:

  • Provide access to and personalise our website and services;

  • Manage registrations, subscriptions, and transactions;

  • Deliver educational content and communicate updates;

  • Inform you of promotions, challenges, and special offers (with your consent);

  • Verify users and prevent fraud;

  • Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes;

  • Improve website performance, user experience, and security;

  • Provide technical and customer support;

  • Maintain internal records and statistical data

6. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

  • Access and request a record of your personal information;

  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information;

  • Object to the processing of personal information under certain conditions;

  • Withdraw consent at any time;

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.

To exercise these rights, email us at: hello@edulawsouthafrica.co.za

7. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may share your information with the following third parties, only as necessary and only where adequate safeguards are in place:

  • Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. Squarespace, Kit.com);

  • Edulaw affiliates or business partners (with your consent);

  • Law enforcement or regulatory authorities where required by law;

  • Acquiring entities in the event of a sale, merger, or acquisition (subject to this policy).

Edulaw does not sell or rent your personal information.

8. Security Safeguards

Edulaw implements industry-standard security measures, including:

  • Secure data storage and encrypted communications;

  • Access control and internal data protection policies;

  • Monitoring and updating security protocols regularly.

In the event of a data breach, Edulaw will notify the Information Regulator and affected data subjects as required under POPIA.

9. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as:

  • Required to fullfil the purpose for which it was collected;

  • Required by law or contract; or

  • Until consent is withdrawn or the user account is inactive for 18 months.

Thereafter, data will be securely deleted or de-identified.

10. Cross-Border Transfers

Where personal information is transferred outside South Africa (e.g. to hosting providers), we ensure that:

  • The receiving party is subject to laws, agreements, or policies offering adequate data protection; or

  • You have consented to the transfer.

11. Use of Cookies and Tracking Tools

We use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience, track website usage, and personalise content. You may control cookie settings in your browser.

12. Data Protection Officer

Our appointed Data Protection Officer (DPO) is:

Roxanne Shear

Email: hello@edulawsouthafrica.co.za

Address: 7 Port Road, Robertsham, Johannesburg

13. Contact and Complaints

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us.

You may also contact the Information Regulator (South Africa):

Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/

Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za