Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 28 March 2025
1. Introduction Welcome to ATA International Holdings (PTY) ltd.
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a secure and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data when you visit our website https://ata-international.com/ . This policy complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
2. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Any information that identifies you, such as your name, email address, phone number, job title, professional qualifications and other details you provide when contacting us or signing up for services.
- Non-Personal Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our website.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing In compliance with POPIA, we process your personal information based on:
- Your consent.
- The necessity to fulfill a contractual obligation.
- Legal obligations requiring data processing.
- Legitimate business interests, provided they do not override your rights.
4. How We Use Your Information We use the collected data to:
- Provide, operate, and improve our website and services.
- Respond to inquiries and customer support requests.
- Send marketing and promotional communications (only with your explicit consent).
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate business interests.
- To process payments, manage billing and send invoices for services rendered and goods supplied such as the course materials and manuals.
5. How We Share Your Information We do not sell or rent your personal information for marketing purposes without your consent. However, we may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website functionality, processing payments, analytics, or communication services, in compliance with POPIA.
- Legal Compliance: Authorities when required to comply with laws or protect our rights.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, provided that adequate safeguards are in place.
6. Data Subject Rights Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- Object to processing or restrict processing in certain circumstances.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.
7. Data Security and Retention We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
8. Cross-Border Data Transfers If we transfer personal information outside South Africa, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data as required by POPIA.
9. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so we encourage you to review their policies before sharing any personal data.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
11. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data protection rights under POPIA, please contact us at:
ATA International Holdings
Physical Address:
Sami G Office Square, E002, Ground Floor
80 Greenvale Road, Rietfontein 63-Ir,
Germiston, 1401
Republic of South Africa
Email:
[email protected]
Contact:
Tel: +27 (0)11 450 – 4263
