PRIVACY POLICY
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At Lighthouse Christian School Online Shop, we care about your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when placing orders through our online store.
Information We Collect
When you use our online store, we may collect the following information:
Parent or guardian’s full name
Contact details (email address and phone number)
Student’s name and grade (for delivery and distribution purposes only)
Delivery details (school collection point)
Payment-related information (processed via secure third-party gateways)
We do not store credit/debit card details on our servers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected only to:
Process and fulfil your orders
Ensure items are delivered correctly to the school and distributed to the correct learner
Contact you about your order if needed
Keep internal sales records for reporting and transparency
We do not share or sell your personal information to third parties for marketing or any unrelated purposes.
Who Has Access to Your Information
Access to your personal data is limited to:
The approved school uniform supplier (for order preparation and processing)
School staff who assist with distribution on collection days
Payment providers (for secure transactions)
All partners and staff are expected to handle your data with care and in compliance with privacy laws.
Data Protection
We take reasonable steps to protect your information using:
SSL encryption for online transactions
Password-protected internal systems
Regular platform monitoring
Your Rights
In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA):
You may request access to your data at any time
You can ask us to correct or delete your information if it is inaccurate or no longer needed
You may contact us to opt out of communications relating to the store
Please contact us via email at privacy@lighthouseonline.co.za for any privacy-related queries.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
If you have any concerns or questions about how your information is handled, please contact us directly.