Privacy Policy for LearningDesigns (Thinking Tools)

_Last updated: March 2026_

1. Introduction

Learning Designs (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy

and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy

explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you

visit our website, use our services, or engage with us in any capacity. We

comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) of South

Africa, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union,

and other relevant international privacy regulations.

By using our services or interacting with our website, you

agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide

to us when registering for courses, subscribing to newsletters, contacting us,

or using our services. This may include:

- Name, surname

- Contact details (email address, phone number)

- Physical address

- Payment information

- Educational information relevant to course enrollment

- Usage data from our website (browser type, IP address,

device information)

- Cookies and tracking data (see Section 7)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

- To provide and manage the educational services and courses

you have registered for

- To communicate with you regarding your account, services,

updates, or support requests

- To process payments and send receipts

- To improve our website, services, and user experience

- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

- To send marketing communications only if you have

consented to receive them; you can opt out at any time

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

Where applicable under GDPR, we process your personal data

based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

- Your consent

- Performance of a contract

- Compliance with legal obligations

- Legitimate interests pursued by Learning Designs (e.g.,

improving services)

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

We may share your information with:

- Service providers who assist in delivering our services

(e.g., payment processors, IT service providers), under strict confidentiality

agreements

- Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our

rights

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as

necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by

law. When no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and

gather analytics data. You may manage cookie preferences via your browser

settings. For detailed information about cookies used and their purposes,

please see our Cookie Policy [link to Cookie Policy if available].

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have

rights including but not limited to:

- Accessing your personal data

- Correcting inaccurate or incomplete data

- Requesting deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

- Restricting or objecting to processing of your data

- Data portability

- Withdrawing consent at any time where processing is based

on consent

To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related

inquiries, contact us at:

**Email:** cas@learningdesigns.co.za

**Phone:** +27 (0) 83 259 2857

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational

measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration,

disclosure, or destruction.

10. International Transfers

If your personal data is transferred outside South Africa or

the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in

place to protect your information in accordance with applicable laws.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are primarily intended for learners of school

age and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children

under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have

collected such data without consent, we will take steps to delete it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will notify

you of any significant changes by posting the new Policy on our website and

updating the “Last updated” date above.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal

data, please contact:

Learning Designs

Email: cas@learningdesigns.co.za

Phone: +27 (0) 83 259 2857

Address: [Insert physical address if applicable]

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