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Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last Updated: October 14, 2026

Introduction

Essential Reading

At Matric2Succes, we believe in complete transparency about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy outlines our commitment to protecting your data while providing you with the best possible learning experience.

By using our website and services, you agree to the practices described in this policy. We've written this in clear, straightforward language because we believe you deserve to understand exactly how your information is used.

Information We Collect

We only collect information that helps us serve you better. Here's exactly what we gather and why:

Personal Information

What we collect: Your name and email address.

How we use it: To personalize your experience, send important updates, and communicate with you about your account.

How we store it: Securely in our encrypted database with industry-standard protection measures.

Matric Results Information

Important: We do not permanently store your matric results on our servers.

Your results are temporarily saved in your browser's local storage, allowing you to revisit them for a few hours. This data never leaves your device and automatically clears after a short period or when you clear your browser data.

Usage and Analytics Data

What we collect: Device type, browser information, IP address, pages visited, and how you interact with our platform.

Why we collect it: To understand how students use our platform, identify areas for improvement, and ensure everything works smoothly on your device.

Tools we use: Google Analytics and similar platforms that collect anonymous, aggregated data.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to retrive your rusults if you recently used our webiste. You have full control over these through your browser settings.

Advertising and Third-Party Services

To keep Matric2Succes free for all students, we display advertisements on our platform. Here's what you need to know about how ads work:

How Ads Work

We partner with third-party advertising networks like Google AdSense to display relevant ads. These networks may use cookies to personalize ads based on your browsing activity across different websites.

What Advertisers See

Advertisers receive anonymous data about ad performance and user interests. They do not receive personally identifiable information like your name or email address.

Your Control Over Ads

You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time through:

  • Your Google Ad Settings
  • Your browser's cookie controls and privacy settings
  • Third-party opt-out tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance

Learn more about Google's advertising practices at their Advertising Policy page.

Note: No account or login is required to view content or ads on our website.

University Data Disclaimer

Matric2Succes provides university information compiled from publicly available sources to help students make informed decisions about their future.

Important to Know

  • We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any universities featured on our platform
  • Information is provided for educational and informational purposes only
  • University policies, requirements, and programs change regularly
  • We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee all information is current

Always verify information with official university websites, admissions offices, or academic advisors before making important decisions about your education.

How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us create a better learning experience. Here's exactly how we use it:

Service Delivery and Improvement

We use your data to ensure our platform functions properly, fix bugs quickly, and develop new features based on what students actually need.

Performance Tracking

We use analytics to understand which features on our platform are most utilized, where users encounter friction when checking their APS requirements, and how we can improve the platform for all South African applicants.

Communication

We may send you:

  • A welcome or thank-you email when you first use our services
  • Important updates about your account or the platform
  • Helpful tips and study resources (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
  • Essential security or privacy notifications

You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time using the link in every message.

Security and Legal Compliance

We protect your information from unauthorized access and comply with South African data protection laws, including POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act).

Website Analytics

We use analytics tools like Google Analytics to monitor how students interact with our platform and identify opportunities for improvement.

What Analytics Tell Us

  • Which pages and features are most popular
  • How long students spend on different sections
  • Common navigation patterns and pain points
  • Device and browser types for compatibility testing
  • Geographic regions (at a high level, not precise locations)

What Analytics Don't Include

Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. It doesn't include your name, email, specific matric results, or any personally identifiable information.

Most browsers allow you to opt out of analytics tracking. Visit your browser's privacy settings to learn more.

Cookies & Local Storage

Cookies and local storage help create a seamless experience when you use Matric2Succes. Here's how they work:

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that remember information about your visit, like your preferences and session data.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand site usage patterns
  • Advertising cookies: Enable relevant ads (via third parties)

Local Storage for Matric Results

We use your browser's local storage to save some calculator and application progress locally. This can allow you to return to information during the same browsing period without entering your results again.

Key point: This data stays on your device unless a feature sends it to our servers as explained in this policy. Local storage does not automatically expire when you close your browser; you can remove it through your browser settings or by clearing site data.

Managing Cookies

You have full control over cookies through your browser settings. You can:

  • Allow all cookies
  • Accept only essential cookies cookies
  • Delete existing cookies

Note: Disabling certain cookies may limit some features of our platform.

Data Security

Protecting your information is one of our highest priorities. We implement multiple layers of security to keep your data safe.

Security Measures We Use

  • Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
  • Secure storage: Personal information is stored in encrypted databases with restricted access
  • Access controls: Only authorized personnel can access user data, and only when necessary
  • Regular updates: We continuously update our security systems to protect against new threats
  • Monitoring: We actively monitor for suspicious activity and unauthorized access attempts

Important Disclosure: While we implement robust security measures, no online system is 100% secure. Data transmission over the internet always carries some inherent risk. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your information to the best of our ability.

Your Privacy rights

Under South African law (POPIA Act) and our commitment to transparency, you have important rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Deletion

You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain certain records.

Right to Object

You can object to certain uses of your information, such as direct marketing or automated decision-making.

How long we keep your information

We believe in transparency about data retention. Here's our approach:

How Long We Keep Your Data

Matric Results and personal information

After you use our aps calculator function, we save your results and personal information (Name and Email) in local storage on your device, and this information is deleted after 30 minutes.

Questions About Your Privacy?

We're committed to protecting your privacy and are always happy to answer your questions or address concerns. Whether you want to exercise your privacy rights, report a concern, or simply learn more about how we protect your data, we're here to help.

Email Us

matric2succes@gmail.com

For privacy-related requests, include "Privacy Request" in your subject line