Website: https://sseta.co.za
Last updated: 26 October 2026
1. Introduction
Skills Education Through Achievement respects the privacy of its visitors and aims to handle personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored and shared when you visit https://sseta.co.za or contact us.
We aim to handle personal information in accordance with applicable South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA), where applicable.
2. Information We May Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, information may include:
Information you provide: Your name, email address and the contents of a message when you contact us, submit feedback or report an error.
Technical information: Information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system and basic website activity, where collected by our hosting provider or enabled services.
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Usage information: Pages visited, referring websites, approximate location derived from technical data and interactions with website features, depending on the analytics tools in use.
Cookie-related information: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies, as explained in our Cookie Policy.
We aim to collect only information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
3. How We Use Information
Information may be used to:
- Respond to enquiries and feedback.
- Review corrections and copyright complaints.
- Operate, maintain and secure the website.
- Understand website performance and improve content.
- Detect spam, fraud, abuse and technical problems.
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Administer consent and privacy requests where applicable.
We do not intend to collect unnecessary personal information through ordinary editorial content.
4. Legal Basis and Lawful Processing
Where applicable, personal information is processed on a lawful basis under relevant data protection requirements.
Depending on the circumstances, this may involve consent, responding to a request, fulfilling a legal obligation, protecting legitimate interests or another lawful basis recognised by applicable law.
Where consent is required, it should be obtained before the relevant processing takes place.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or analytics technologies to support functionality and understand how visitors use the website.
The specific information collected depends on the tools installed and their configuration.
Please consult our Cookie Policy for further information about cookie categories and available controls.
6. Advertising and Third-Party Services
Skills Education Through Achievement may use third-party services for advertising, analytics, website hosting, security or other functions.
If advertising services such as Google AdSense are enabled, the relevant providers may process certain information under their own privacy policies and settings. The types of data used depend on the service configuration, applicable consent choices and legal requirements.
We do not control every aspect of third-party data processing. Visitors should review the privacy information provided by those services.
We do not sell personal information as a business practice. Any sharing with service providers should be limited to purposes such as operating the website, providing requested services, maintaining security or meeting legal obligations, as applicable.
7. External Links
Our articles may link to employers, government departments, SETAs, colleges, universities and other third-party websites.
Once you leave Skills Education Through Achievement, the privacy practices of the external website apply. We encourage visitors to read the privacy policy of any website to which they submit personal information.
We are not responsible for the independent privacy practices of external website operators.
8. Information About Job and Education Applications
Skills Education Through Achievement is an information and guidance website, not a recruitment agency or official application administrator.
Unless an article explicitly explains a particular arrangement, applications are handled by the relevant external organisation, not by Skills Education Through Achievement.
Readers should confirm the identity of the recipient before submitting identity documents, qualifications, banking details or other personal information.
9. Data Retention and Security
We aim to retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.
We use reasonable measures appropriate to the circumstances to protect information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable law and any relevant limitations, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction or updating of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion or destruction of information where legally appropriate.
- Object to certain forms of processing.
- Withdraw consent where processing depends on consent.
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
Requests will be assessed in accordance with applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website may publish educational information relevant to learners and young people. Visitors should not submit unnecessary sensitive personal information through our website.
Where processing involves children as defined under applicable law, we aim to comply with the additional protections and requirements that apply.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our website, services, data practices or legal obligations.
The latest version will be published on this page with an updated revision date where appropriate.
13. Contact and Privacy Requests
For privacy enquiries or requests concerning personal information, please contact us using the contact details on our Contact Us page.
Website: https://sseta.co.za
Privacy contact: privacy@sseta.co.za
This policy should be read together with our Cookie Policy and Terms and Conditions.
