Website Policy

BUCKRIDGE PRIVATE SCHOOL

Website and e-mail Address Privacy Policy

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Welcome to Buckridge Private School (the “School” or “We”) website located at www.buckridgeprivate.co.za (the Website). The School provides this website to you subject to the following “Terms” of Use and Privacy Policy. When you use this Website, you agree to abide by these Terms, you may not use this Website if you do not agree to abide by these Terms. Please read the Terms carefully.

1.2 The School reserves the right to make changes to this Website and modify the Terms at any time at its sole discretion. We encourage you to review the Terms frequently for any modifications. By your use of this Website, you agree to abide by any such modifications to the Terms, which are binding on you.

2.0 PRIVACY POLICY

2.1 This Privacy Policy describes the school’s agreement with you regarding how we will handle certain information on the website. This Privacy Policy does not address information obtained from other sources such as submissions by mail, phone or other devices or from personal contact. By accessing the Website and / or providing information to the School on the website, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of certain information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

3.0 INFORMATION COLLECTED ON OUR WEBSITE

3.1 If you merely download material or browse through the Website, our servers may automatically collect certain information from you which may include: (a) the name of the domain and host from which you access the internet; (b) the browser software you use and your operating system; and (c) the internet address of the Website from which you linked to the Website. The information we automatically collect may be used to improve the website to make it as useful as possible for our visitors; however, such information will not be tied to the personal information you choose to provide us.

3.2 We do collect and keep personally identifiable information then you choose to voluntarily submit such information. For example, if you choose to fill out a form on the Website we retain the information submitted by you. You should not submit any information that you do not want to be retained. After we have taken the appropriate action in response to your submittal, we retain the information you submit for our records and to contact you from time to time. Please note that if we decide to change the manner in which we use or retain personal information, we may update this Privacy Policy.

4.0 NOTICE TO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13 AND THEIR PARENTS

4.1 IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 13 AND WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT US, PLEASE DO PLEASE DO SO THROUGH YOUR PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS. THIS WEBSITE IS ONLY INTENDED FOR ADULTS. THE SCHOOL DOES NOT KNOWINGLY COLLECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION FROM CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 13, DO NOT SEND US ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION YOUR EM-MAIL, NAME AND/OR CONTACT INFORMATION.

5.0 DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THIRD PARTIES

5.1 The School does not rent or sell personal information that you choose to provide to us nor does the School disclose credit card or other personal financial information to third parties other than as necessary to complete a credit card financial transaction or as required by law. The School doe not engage certain third parties to perform functions and provide services, including, without limitation, hosting and maintenance, customer relationship, database storage and management, payment transaction and direct marketing campaigns. We will share your personal information with these third parties, but only to the extent necessary to perform the functions and provide the services, and only pursuant to binding contractual obligations required such third parties to maintain the privacy and security of your data.

6.0 RECEIVING PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

6.1 We may send you information or materials such newsletters, prospectus, enrolment package, and e- magazine by e-mail when you submit an e-mail address via our Website. By your using the Website, you are consenting to our sending you information or materials. If you do not want to receive promotional information or material, please send us an email with your name at admin@buckrickprimary.co.za. When we receive your request, we will take reasonable steps to remove your name from such lists.

7.0 COOKIES

7.1 A cookie is a small text file that a website can place on your computer’s hard drive for recording-keeping or other administrative purposes. Our website may use cookies to help to personalize your experience on the Website. Although most web browsers accept cookies automatically, usually you can modify your browser setting to decline cookies. If you decide to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully use the features of the Website. Cookies may also be used at certain sites accessible through links on the website.

8.0 LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

8.1 The School is not responsible for the practices or policies of the websites linked to or from the Website, including without limitation their privacy practices or policies. If you select to use a link that accesses another party’s website, you will be subject to that website’s practices and policies not any of our policies or practices.

9.0 TERMS OF USE

9.1 FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

9.1.1The School makes available the information on this Website for informational purposes only. You are solely responsible for the information you provide on this website and for the information you use that you view on this Website. Information on this website is not intended to be a replacement for direct consultation with the School: if you have questions or concerns, please contact the School directly through email, phone or in person.

9.1.2 COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK INFORMATION

The content included on this Website, such as data, text, graphics, logos, images and software and its compilation is the property of the School and / or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. In the event you upload any content including, without limitation, photographs or videos to this Website, you (i) represent to the school and its affiliates that you have all rights necessary to upload the content; (ii) agree to indemnify the School and its affiliates for any third party infringement or other claims related thereto; and (iii) hereby license to the School and its affiliates a perpetual non-cancellable royalty-free license to use such upload content for any purposes in any media now existing or hereafter developed.

9.1.3 LICENSE FOR USE

For any period of time that you use the Website and abide by these Terms, the School grants to you a limited revocable and nonexclusive license to access this Website for your use but not to copy, download or modify it or any portion of it, except with the express written consent of the School. This Website or any portion of this Website may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold or exploited without the express written consent of the School. You may not utilize framing to enclose ant trademark, logo, content or other proprietary information contained on this Website without the express written consent of the School. You may not use any “hidden text” utilizing the School or its affiliates’ name or trademarks without the School’s express written consent.

You are agreeing to use the website only for lawful purposes, and you acknowledge that your failure to do so may subject you to civil or criminal liability. You are responsible for ensuring that any materials you upload, post or submit to this Website do not violate the copyright, trademark, trade secret or other personal proprietary rights of any third party and you hereby agree to indemnify the School for any third party infringement or personal rights claims. You agree not to disrupt, modify, or interfere with this Website or its associated software, hardware and servers in any way and you agree not to impede or interfere with others’ use of this Website. You further agree not to alter or tamper with any information or materials on or associated with this Website. Any unauthorized use or violation of these Terms automatically terminates any permission or license granted by the School to access and use this Website.

10.0 WEBSITE LINKS

10.1 This Website may provide links references to third party websites or applications, including without limitation, third party websites or applications of advertisers or of providers of informational articles or other users. The School is not responsible for any information you choose to provide to those third party websites or applications, any information, products or services you acquire from those third party websites or applications, or any damages arising from your access to or use those third party Websites applications

Any links to third party websites and applications are provided as a convenience to the visitors of this Website and inclusion of any such links in this Website does not imply an endorsement or warranty of the third-party websites or applications or their security, content, products, offerings or services. You are cautioned that any third-party websites or applications are governed by their own terms of use and privacy policies. So, when linking you should make sure to visit the appropriate pages of those third party websites or applications to determine what terms of use and privacy will apply to your use.

11.0 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION LIABILITY

11.1 THE SCHOOL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ABOUT THIS WEBSITE OR THE MATERIALS AND/OR CONTENT AND /OR ANY LINKS ON THIS WEBSITE FOR ANY PURPOSE.  BY YOUR ACCESS TO THIS WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU ARE USING THIS WEBSITE AND /OR ANY LINKS TO THIRD PARTY WEBSITES AT YOUR OWN RISK. THIS WEBSITE AND/OR IS PROVIDE BY THE SCHOOL ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE SCHOOL DOES NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION, MATERIAL, CONTENT, TEXT, GRAPHICS, EMAIL, RESPONSES, LINKS AND OTHER ITEMS CONTAINED ON THE WEBSITE OR ANY OTHER THIRD-PARTY WEBSITE. THE SCHOOL DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THIS WEBESITE, ITS SERVERS, OR MESSAGES SENT FROM THE SCHOOL ARE FREE FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. THE SHOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS WEBSITE, OR ITS CONTENT OR ANY THIRD-PARTY MATERIAL OR WEBSITE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS WEBSITE AND IN ANY RESPONSES TO YOU TO YOU ARE INTENDED TO BE FOR GENEARL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT CONFIDENTIAL. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE YOU DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE USED TO SUBSTITUTE FOR CONSULTING WITH THE SCHOOL OR OTHER PROVIDERS.

12. 0 APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION

By using the website, you agree that these Terms for all purposes shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State. Any action based on the alleging breach of these provisions must be brought in court. In addition, you agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

13.0 NOTIFICATION OF CLAIMS OF INFRINGEMENT

If you are a copyright owner or an agent thereof and believe that any user submitted information or other content infringes upon your copyrights, you may submit a notification pursuant with the following information in writing:

1.      A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of an exclusive right that is infringed,

2.      Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative of such works at that site,

3.      Identification of the material that claimed to be infringing or to be subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled.

4.      Information sufficient to contact you, such as, an address, telephone, email etc.

5.      A statement that you have good faith belief that use of the material in manner complained of is not authorized by copyright owner, its agent, or the law,

6.      A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

You acknowledge that if you fail to comply with all of the infringements processes in this section your notice may not be deemed valid.

14.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

The School may make changes to the information, content and /or policies contained on this website or offerings and /or services described on this Website at anytime at its sole discretion with or without notice. The School makes no commitment and undertakes no obligation for it or its users to update the information contained herein. If any of these provisions are deemed invalid, void od for any reason unenforceable, the provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the “Terms”.

15.0 HOW TO CONTACT US

If you have questions about the Terms of if you wish that we modify or delete your personal information that we have collected, you can contact us at admin@buckridgeprimary.co.za and ask for our Administrator/ Website Coordinator.

This policy is reviewed and amended every year to keep it in line with Technological advancements.

By SMT.