In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act No. 4 of 2013, we are committed to safeguarding your personal data and ensuring that your privacy is protected.

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1. Collection of Personal Information

By submitting this application, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of the personal information provided above (including full name, contact details, residential address, identification document numbers, and uploaded files).

2. Purpose of Processing

Your personal data will strictly be processed for the following purposes:

• Evaluating and verifying your academic qualification entry requirements.
• Processing your course registration and administrative enrollment.
• Communicating with you regarding application status, fees, and institution notices.
• Fulfilling legal and regulatory reporting obligations under South African higher education standards.

3. Protection and Security of Data

We implement strict physical, technological, and administrative security measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure of your personal information. Your uploaded identification and supporting documents are encrypted and accessible only by authorized admissions personnel.

4. Third-Party Sharing

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Data will only be shared with accreditation bodies (e.g., SETA, SAQA, QCTO) or government entities where required by South African law.

5. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction or updating of inaccurate or outdated information.
• Object to the processing of your data on reasonable grounds.
• Request the deletion of your personal records (subject to statutory record retention requirements).

6. Terms of Application Use

By checking the agreement box and clicking submit, you confirm that all information provided in this application is truthful, complete, and accurate. Submitting fraudulent or misleading documents will result in immediate disqualification or cancellation of enrollment.

7. Contact Officer

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your POPIA rights, please contact our Information Officer at admin@refdev.co.za.