Policy Owner: Sabba College
Version: 1.1
Review Cycle: Annual
Effective Date: 2026-03-18
Contact: change@sabbamovement.org
1. Overview
Sabba College is committed to protecting the personal data of its students and stakeholders. We comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other relevant data protection laws to ensure that your information is handled securely and transparently.
This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our services and tells you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
2. Interpretation and Definitions
2.1 Interpretation
The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.
2.2 Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
• Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
• Company (referred to as either “the College”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to Sabba College.
• Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Service refers to the educational and administrative services provided by Sabba College, including its website and portals.
• You means the student, applicant, or individual accessing or using the Service.
3. Data Collection and Use
3.1 Types of Data Collected
While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:
• Full Name (First and Last Name)
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Enrolment and Academic Records
3.2 Purpose of Collection
Personal data is collected and processed for the following purposes:
• Enrolment: To process applications and manage student registrations.
• Communication: To provide updates, academic notifications, and respond to queries.
• Certification: To issue academic transcripts, certificates, and qualifications.
• Service Improvement: To monitor and improve our educational offerings.
3.3 Data Sharing and Disclosure
Sabba College is committed to your privacy. Data will not be sold or shared with third parties without your explicit consent, except where required by law or necessary for the performance of our educational contract with you (e.g., reporting to regulatory bodies).
4. Student Rights
Under POPIA, students have the following rights regarding their personal data:
• Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we update or correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and regulatory retention requirements.
5. Retention and Security
We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy and as required by academic and legal regulations. We implement commercially acceptable security measures to protect your data, though no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Contact and Communication
6.1 Contact Information
For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
• Email: change@sabbamovement.org
6.2 Communication Standards
• Acknowledgement: All queries are acknowledged within 2–3 working days.
• Urgent Matters: Please mark urgent requests clearly in the subject line for prioritized handling.
• Tracking: We utilize a tracking system to log and monitor all student communications to ensure timely resolution.
• Escalation: Where required, matters will be escalated internally to the relevant department or management for final resolution.
This document is subject to annual review to ensure continued compliance with data protection regulations.