Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Welcome to Little Rascals. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully, and transparently in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Who we are

Little Rascals is a preschool, daycare, aftercare, and educational facility located in Secunda, Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Our website address is: https://littlerascals.net.za.


Information We Collect

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

Parent / Guardian Information

  •  * Full name
  •  * Email address
  •  * Phone number
  •  * Physical address

  •  * Emergency contact details

    • Child Information

  •  * Child’s name
  •  * Date of birth
  •  * Age group/class placement

  •  * Medical or developmental information voluntarily provided

    • Website Usage Information

  •  * IP address
  •  * Browser type
  •  * Device information
  •  * Website activity and analytics data

  •  * Cookies and tracking information

    • How We Use Your Information

    We use personal information to:

    •  * Respond to enquiries
    •  * Process enrolment applications
    •  * Communicate with parents and guardians
    •  * Provide educational and childcare services
    •  * Improve our website and services
    •  * Send newsletters, reminders, and school communication
    •  * Maintain safety and emergency records
    •  * Comply with legal and regulatory obligations


    We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

    Cookies & Analytics

    Our website may use cookies and analytics tools such as:

    •  * Google Analytics
    •  * Microsoft Clarity
    •  * Site performance and SEO tools

    These tools help us understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience.

    You may disable cookies in your browser settings if preferred.

    Sharing of Information

    We may share information only when necessary with:

    •  * Educational or regulatory authorities
    •  * Medical or emergency personnel when required
    •  * Service providers assisting with website hosting, analytics, or communication systems
    •  * Third-party systems used for school administration and communication


    All reasonable steps are taken to ensure that third parties protect your information responsibly.

    Data Security

    We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

    •  * Loss
    •  * Misuse
    •  * Unauthorised access
    •  * Disclosure
    •  * Alteration or destruction


    While we strive to protect your information, no internet-based system can be guaranteed completely secure.

    Children’s Privacy

    We understand the importance of protecting children’s privacy. Information relating to children is collected only with parent or guardian consent and solely for educational, care, safety, and administrative purposes.


    Your Rights

    Under POPIA, you have the right to:

    •  *Request access to your personal information
    •  * Request correction or deletion of information
    •  * Object to certain processing activities
    •  * Withdraw consent where applicable


    Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.


    Third-Party Links

    Our website may contain links to external websites or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.


    Updates to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated revision date.


    Contact Us

    If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us: