Privacy Notice

Philani Academy complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). This notice explains what learner information we collect during enrolment and how we use it to deliver our educational services.

By creating an account or updating your profile you consent to the processing of the categories of personal information described below. You can withdraw consent or request corrections at any time by contacting support@philaniacademy.org.

What we collect and why

• Identity information: First name, last name, other names, date of birth and optional South African ID number are required to register learners and meet examination board requirements.
• Academic profile: We store your current grade placement and the school or institution you are enrolled with so that we can deliver the correct learning materials.
• Contact details: Primary and recovery email addresses, primary mobile number and optional alternate mobile number allow us to communicate about classes, billing and service updates.
• Emergency contact: Guardian or parent name, relationship and mobile number ensure we can reach a responsible adult in urgent situations.
• Residential address: Street address, city, province, postal code and country are used for enrolment compliance, reporting and regional programme planning.
• Consent record: We store your POPIA consent flag and timestamp to demonstrate compliance with personal information regulations.