Privacy Policy - American International School of Johannesburg

Privacy Policy

The American International School of Johannesburg (“AISJ,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and securely.

Use of Personal Information

AISJ does not collect personal information unless it is voluntarily provided by you, such as when you:

  • Send us an email

  • Complete an online form

  • Participate in a survey

  • Register for an event or service

Personal information submitted to AISJ will not be shared with non-affiliated third parties unless otherwise stated at the time the information is collected.

Any personally identifiable information provided is used solely for the purpose for which it was submitted.

Email Communication

Emails sent from AISJ and any attachments may contain confidential information intended only for the recipient. Unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, or distribution is prohibited.

If you receive an email from AISJ in error, please notify us immediately at +27 (0)11 464 1505, quoting the sender’s name and the email address to which it was sent, and then permanently delete the email and any attachments.

While AISJ takes reasonable precautions to protect electronic communications, neither AISJ nor the sender accepts responsibility for viruses or malicious software. Recipients are responsible for scanning emails and attachments before opening them.

Cookies

A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser that allows websites to remember user preferences and improve website functionality.

AISJ may use cookies to:

  • Maintain secure login sessions

  • Remember website preferences

  • Improve user experience and website performance

Cookies are not linked to personally identifiable information.

Most web browsers allow users to manage cookie settings, including rejecting or deleting cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.

Log Files and Website Analytics

Like most websites, AISJ uses web analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors use our website.

Information collected may include:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Internet service provider (ISP)

  • Referring and exit pages

  • Geographic location (country and city)

  • Device and platform type

  • Date and time of visits

  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages

  • Search engine keywords used to access the site

This information is collected in aggregate form and is not used to personally identify individual users.

AISJ uses this data to:

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Identify high- and low-traffic areas

  • Diagnose technical issues

  • Analyze general usage trends

External Links

The AISJ website may contain links to external websites. AISJ is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the AISJ website.

Security

AISJ takes reasonable precautions to protect personal information submitted through the website.

Sensitive information submitted through online forms, registrations, or payment processes is protected using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption.

Servers storing personally identifiable information are maintained in secure environments. Credit card information is not permanently stored on the AISJ website servers.

Non-Secured Communications

Please be aware that information posted in discussion forums, blog comments, alumni class notes, or similar interactive areas may be visible to other users and, in some cases, to the public.

Users should exercise caution when sharing personal information in these areas.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

American International School of Johannesburg
Email: website@aisj-jhb.com
Phone: +27 (0)11 464 1505