At EduCourse, accessible from https://www.educourse.co.za, one of our top priorities is the privacy and protection of our visitors’ personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other global privacy laws.
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
📧 info@educourse.co.za
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
- Personal details such as your name and email when you register, enrol in a course, or contact us.
- Technical data including your IP address, browser type, device information, and referring URLs.
- Usage data such as pages viewed, time spent, and interactions on our site.
- Cookies and similar technologies (see section below).
This information is used to improve our website, provide better user experiences, display relevant ads, and enhance our online courses.
2. How We Use Your Information
EduCourse processes your data to:
- Provide and maintain our online learning platform.
- Deliver and personalize advertisements through Google AdSense and other ad partners.
- Measure site usage and performance via Google Analytics 4 (GA4).
- Manage user accounts, registrations, and communications.
- Protect our site from fraud and ensure system security.
- Comply with applicable legal requirements.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third party.
3. Cookies and Consent
EduCourse uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences and login sessions.
- Measure engagement and traffic (analytics).
- Deliver relevant and personalized ads (with consent).
When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner will appear, allowing you to Accept, Reject, or Manage Preferences.
You can update your consent at any time using the “Privacy & Cookies” button powered by our Google Consent Mode v2 integration.
You can also manage or delete cookies directly in your browser settings.
4. Google AdSense and Advertising Partners
We display ads using Google AdSense.
Google and its partners may use cookies and data to:
- Serve personalized or contextual ads.
- Measure ad performance and prevent fraud.
- Understand audience demographics.
Your consent choices are shared with Google through Consent Mode v2, ensuring that personalized ads are shown only if you opt in.
For more information on Google’s practices, visit:
🔗 How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps
You can manage ad personalization settings here:
🔗 Google Ads Settings
5. Google Analytics (GA4)
EduCourse uses Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site.
Google Analytics may collect:
- IP address (anonymized).
- Browser and device details.
- Time on pages, clicks, and navigation behavior.
This helps us improve our courses and content.
You can opt out of Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
6. Data Sharing and Retention
We may share anonymized data with trusted service providers such as:
- Google (for Analytics and AdSense).
- Hosting and IT service providers.
- Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law.
We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above. Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR and POPIA, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Object to processing or request data portability.
To exercise these rights, please email us at info@educourse.co.za.
8. Children’s Privacy
EduCourse does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years old.
If you believe your child has provided such data, contact us immediately, and we will remove it from our records.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party sites.
10. Security
We use SSL encryption, secure servers, and restricted access to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.
By continuing to use our site, you agree to any revisions.
12. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or data requests, please contact:
📧 info@educourse.co.za
🌍 https://www.educourse.co.za
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This Cookie Policy explains how EduCourse uses cookies and similar technologies on https://www.educourse.co.za.
It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage or change your cookie preferences at any time via the “Privacy & Cookies” button at the bottom of our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.
They help websites remember user actions and preferences (such as login, language, and ad settings) to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.
2. How We Use Cookies
EduCourse uses cookies and related technologies to:
- Operate essential website features (login, enrolment, session management).
- Analyze site usage and performance with Google Analytics 4 (GA4).
- Display personalized or contextual ads via Google AdSense.
- Remember your preferences, such as consent selections and course progress.
We categorize cookies as follows:
| Type of Cookie | Purpose | Examples / Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for the website to function (e.g., login, registration, course access). | EduCourse internal session cookies |
| Analytics / Performance | Measure site traffic and improve our content. | Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _gid, _gat) |
| Advertising / Marketing | Deliver personalized ads and measure effectiveness. | Google AdSense (IDE, ANID, _gads, NID) |
| Preferences / Functionality | Save settings such as consent, theme, and language. | ec_consent_prefs_v2, local storage values |
3. Google AdSense Cookies
EduCourse participates in the Google AdSense program.
Google and its advertising partners use cookies to:
- Show ads based on your previous visits to our site or others.
- Limit ad frequency and detect invalid clicks.
- Measure ad performance and provide reporting metrics.
You can manage your ad personalization settings here:
🔗 Google Ads Settings
or learn more at
🔗 How Google uses cookies in advertising.
4. Google Analytics Cookies
EduCourse uses Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our website.
These cookies collect anonymous statistics such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Device and browser type
- Referring site
We’ve configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses and respect your consent choices.
You can opt out anytime using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on.
5. Consent and Control
When you first visit EduCourse, a banner appears requesting your cookie preferences.
You can choose:
- Accept All – enable analytics and personalized ads.
- Reject Non-Essential – disable tracking beyond what’s strictly necessary.
- Manage Preferences – select which cookies you consent to.
Your selections are stored for 12 months and can be changed anytime using the [Privacy & Cookies] button on our website.
6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can disable or delete them manually.
Instructions are available below:
Note: disabling cookies may limit some features of EduCourse, such as login sessions and course progress tracking.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or technology.
The updated version will always be available at https://www.educourse.co.za/cookie-policy/.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or data protection practices, please contact us at:
📧 info@educourse.co.za
🌍 https://www.educourse.co.za
✅ Implementation Notes
- Save this as a new WordPress page at:
https://www.educourse.co.za/cookie-policy/ - Add a footer link labeled “Cookie Policy” next to your Privacy Policy link.
- The Consent Mode plugin you installed will automatically link to your Privacy Policy, but you can also edit the text to link this Cookie Policy for even stronger compliance.