FDT CRAFT TRAINING CENTRE WEBSITE POLICY
1. Introduction
Welcome to the official website of FDT Craft Training Centre (“FDT”, “we”, “us”, “our”). This website policy (“Policy”) outlines the terms and conditions governing your use of our website and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing your personal information. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by this Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, please refrain from using our website.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
Fill out forms on our website (e.g., contact, registration, or application forms)
Subscribe to our newsletters or other communications
Register for events, workshops, or courses
Request information or support
The personal information collected may include your name, email address, phone number, address, occupation, and any other information you choose to provide.
2.2 Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our website. This may include:
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device type
Pages you visit and the time and date of your visit
Referring website or search engine
Clickstream data
This information is used to analyze trends, administer the website, track users’ movements around the site, and gather demographic information.
3. Use of Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
3.1 Personal Information
To provide, maintain, and improve our services and website
To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support
To send you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications about our services and offerings
To personalize your experience on our website
To process payments and manage transactions
To enforce our terms and conditions and comply with legal requirements
3.2 Non-Personal Information
To analyze and improve the functionality and content of our website
To diagnose technical issues and enhance user experience
To conduct research and analysis on website usage and user behavior
4. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
5.1 Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies allow us to recognize your device and collect information about your preferences and activities on our website. We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.
Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
5.2 Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.
5.3 Web Beacons and Other Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our website and interactions with our emails and advertisements.
6. Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, and content that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. User Conduct
By using our website, you agree to the following rules of conduct:
You will not use the website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purpose.
You will not upload, post, or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, or invasive of privacy.
You will not use the website to distribute spam, malware, or any other harmful or disruptive content.
You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems.
You will not engage in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website or interfere with any other party’s use of the website.
8. Intellectual Property Rights
All content and materials on the website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, are the property of FDT Craft Training Centre or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content or materials on the website without our prior written consent.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, FDT Craft Training Centre and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the website or its content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory.
11. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time. Any changes to this Policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
FDT Craft Training Centre
Kiewiet Street, Secunda, South Africa, 2302
+27 17 200 1857
Appendix: Accessibility Statement
Commitment to Accessibility
FDT Craft Training Centre is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to meet the standards set by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and continuously work to improve the accessibility of our website.
Accessibility Features
Our website includes the following accessibility features:
Alt Text for Images: We provide alternative text descriptions for images to ensure that users with visual impairments can understand the content.
Keyboard Navigation: Our website supports keyboard navigation to allow users to navigate through the site using keyboard commands.
Text Resizing: Users can adjust the text size on our website to improve readability.
Consistent Navigation: We maintain consistent navigation throughout our website to assist users in locating information.
Feedback and Assistance
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at [Email Address]. We are committed to addressing any accessibility issues promptly.
