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<h2>Privacy <span style="color:var(--secondary)">Policy</span></h2>
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<h5>1. Information We Collect</h5><p class="text-secondary">We collect personal information including name, email, phone, ID number, education level, and payment information for academic and administrative purposes.</p>
<h5>2. How We Use Your Information</h5><p class="text-secondary">Your information is used to manage your enrollment, process payments, deliver course content, issue certificates, and communicate with you about your studies.</p>
<h5>3. Data Protection (POPIA)</h5><p class="text-secondary">We comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your data is stored securely and is only accessed by authorized personnel.</p>
<h5>4. Data Sharing</h5><p class="text-secondary">We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except as required by law or for payment processing.</p>
<h5>5. Data Retention</h5><p class="text-secondary">Student records are retained for academic and legal purposes. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.</p>
<h5>6. Cookies</h5><p class="text-secondary">We use session cookies for authentication. No tracking cookies are used without consent.</p>
<h5>7. Contact</h5><p class="text-secondary">For privacy concerns, contact academic@cixconnect.co.za.</p>
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