Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 13, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit https://nationalstudentfinancialaidscheme.co.za/ (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your information is handled lawfully and transparently.
1. Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Words with an initial capital letter have meanings defined under the following conditions.
Definitions
- Company refers to the NSFAS Unofficial Website.
- Cookies are small files placed on your device that store browsing information.
- Country refers to South Africa.
- Device means any device used to access the Website, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
- Service refers to the Website.
- Usage Data refers to information automatically collected when you browse the Website.
- You means the person accessing or using the Website.
2. Information We Collect
We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or identification numbers.
The only information collected is anonymous usage data through Google Analytics. This may include:
- Your IP address (shortened or anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited on the Website
- Date and time of your visit
- Time spent on pages
- Device type and operating system
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use Cookies to improve website performance and understand visitor behavior. The Cookies used include:
- Necessary Cookies: Allow basic site functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to gather anonymous statistical data about visitors.
- Cookies Policy
You can disable Cookies through your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly.
4. Use of Collected Information
- Monitoring and analyzing website traffic
- Improving content and navigation
- Ensuring the site functions correctly
We do not use collected data for advertising, profiling, or direct marketing.
5. Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not share, sell, or rent visitor data to any third party. Google Analytics processes anonymous data on our behalf in accordance with its own privacy policy.
6. Data Retention
Anonymous analytics data is retained for as long as necessary for reporting and improvement purposes, based on Google Analytics’ default retention settings.
7. External Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Security of Your Information
Although we do not collect personal data, we take reasonable technical measures to secure our Website and prevent unauthorized access to analytics data.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us:
Email: info@nationalstudentfinancialaidscheme.co.za
Contact Page: https://nationalstudentfinancialaidscheme.co.za/contact-nsfas/