Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
1. Introduction
The African Academy of Creative Arts (AACA) is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable South African legislation.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Identity information (name, ID number, date of birth)
- Contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)
- Academic records and application documents
- Payment and billing information (processed securely via Stripe)
- Usage data from our website and online platform
3. How We Use Your Information
Your personal information is used to:
- Process and manage your application and enrolment
- Administer your student account and academic records
- Process payments and send billing communications
- Provide access to online courses and content
- Send you relevant programme updates and communications
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information with service providers (such as payment processors) strictly for the purpose of delivering our services. All third parties are bound by confidentiality obligations.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. Payment data is processed through Stripe and is never stored on our servers.
6. Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact our Information Officer at info@aaca.co.za.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and analyse site usage. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
For privacy-related queries, contact us at info@aaca.co.za.