Privacy Policy
Data Protection & POPIA Compliance | March 2026
1. Our Commitment
APN is committed to protecting your personal information. We collect and use your data only to provide our services securely and efficiently.
2. Data Collected
Personal Details
- Title, First Name, Surname
- ID Number, DOB, Gender
- Phone, Email, Physical Address
Academic Details
- High School, Matric Year
- Final Results (6–10 subjects)
- Course Choices (6–8)
Guardian & Preferences
- Guardian ID & Relationship
- NSFAS & Residence Status
- Bundle Tier (Basic/Standard/Premium)
Metadata
- Cookies & Analytics
- Device Info for Logins
- AI Recommendation Tracking
Required Documents
Application ID, Guardian ID, School Report, Proof of Residency.
3. How We Use Your Data
- Automate university applications for high-speed submission.
- Provide personalized course and university recommendations.
- Manage your APN account and verify secure logins.
- Improve the platform using analytics and AI tools.
Data Sharing
Shared only with universities or authorized APN staff as needed. In rare cases, manual processing is anonymized (e.g., Student A). Access is confidential and strictly for authorized partners.
4. Data Storage & Protection
We use industrial-strength infrastructure to ensure your sensitive records are never compromised:
- Documents (Amazon S3): Your IDs and Reports are stored in encrypted "Digital Vaults." This means even if someone accessed the file, it is unreadable without a master key held only by our secure system.
- Student Profiles (Render Postgres): Your academic history is housed in a restricted, high-speed private database. It is an isolated environment designed specifically for sensitive data management.
- Security Protocols: We utilize End-to-End Encryption. This turns your information into unreadable code during transfer, ensuring that no unauthorized party can intercept your data between you and the university.
5. User Rights & Age
Your Rights
You may export or request the deletion of your data via APN admin or support. Assistance is available via email or phone.
Age Restrictions
Services are for students in Grade 12 or older (17+). Parental consent is required for users under the age of 18.
Cookies & Tracking
We use trusted device logins and AI analytics to improve recommendation accuracy and system security.