At Cornerstone Institute, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is kept safe and secure. This privacy policy sets out the basis on which we collect, process, store, and use your personal information through our website. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy.

1. Information we collect.

We may collect personal information from you when you visit our website, including but not limited to your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and date of birth. We may also collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system.

2. How we use your information

We may use your personal information to:

• Respond to your queries or requests.
• Process your application or registration.
• Send you newsletters, updates, and other relevant information.
• Analyze and improve our website and services.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

We may also use your personal information for other purposes that are not listed above, but we will always seek your consent before doing so.

3. How we protect your information

We take the security of your personal information seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or theft. We also restrict access to your personal information to authorized personnel who need to know the information for the purposes listed above.

4. Disclosure of your information

We may disclose your personal information to third parties in the following circumstances:

• When required by law or regulatory authorities?
• When we need to share your information with service providers to carry out our services, such as IT support or marketing services.
• When we need to share your information with partner institutions or organizations for joint programs or initiatives.
• When we need to share your information with academic partners for research purposes, provided that the information is anonymized and cannot be used to identify you.

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect non-personal information about your visit to our website, such as your browsing behavior, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This information is used to improve the performance and usability of our website and to personalize your experience.

6. Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access and obtain a copy of your personal information.
• Correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Request that we delete your personal information.
• Object to the processing of your personal information.
• Withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at helpdesk@cornerstone.ac.za.

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact us!

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at helpdesk@cornerstone.ac.za.