Privacy policy

Ridgeway College  ·  Last updated: June 2026

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Ridgeway College is committed to protecting your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how we look after it. Download PDF version ↓

1. Who we are

Ridgeway College (Pty) Ltd is an independent IEB school in Louis Trichardt, Limpopo, South Africa. We are the responsible party for personal information we hold. Our Information Officer can be contacted at admin@ridgewaycollege.co.za or 015 151 0111.

2. What personal information we collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Name and contact details (email, phone number) submitted via our enquiry form
• Application information submitted via our online application portal (D6)
• Learner records: academic, attendance, medical, and disciplinary information
• Financial information related to school fee accounts
• Photographs and video footage taken at school events
• Technical data collected automatically via cookies and analytics

3. Why we collect your information

We collect and process personal information to:

• Process and manage applications for enrolment
• Administer learner records and academic progress
• Communicate with parents and guardians about their child's education
• Manage school fee accounts and financial records
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Ensure the safety and welfare of all learners and staff on campus

We will not use your personal information for any purpose other than those stated above without your express consent.

4. How we protect your information

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your personal information secure, including restricting access to authorised staff only, binding staff with confidentiality obligations, and using secure systems for storing and transmitting data. We will not retain your personal information longer than necessary, unless required by law.

5. Sharing of information

We will not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except where required by law, to service providers who assist us in operating the school (who are bound by confidentiality agreements), or with your express prior consent.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can accept or decline cookies using the banner displayed when you first visit the site. Your choice is stored and the banner will not appear again. You can also clear cookies at any time through your browser settings. No personally identifiable information is collected through cookies without your knowledge.

7. Your rights under POPIA

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, to request correction of inaccurate information, and to object to processing in certain circumstances. To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Information Officer at admin@ridgewaycollege.co.za.

Information Regulator (South Africa)
JD House, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001
Website: inforegulator.org.za

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The current version is always available on this page.

9. Contact us

Ridgeway College
Leeu Street, Louis Trichardt, 0920
015 151 0111
admin@ridgewaycollege.co.za