Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15/11/2025

Welcome to ManySkools.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit or use our website (https://www.manyskools.com) — Africa’s trusted online school directory.

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

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to all our users, including parents, students, schools, and education service providers.

a. Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily submit, including:

Your name, email address, phone number, and contact details
School or business information when creating or claiming a school listing
Messages or inquiries sent through our contact forms
Subscription information (for newsletters, updates, etc.)

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address, browser type, and device information
Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see section 6 below)

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

Partner schools, advertisers, or education resource providers
Social media platforms (if you log in or interact through them)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide and maintain our directory services
Improve user experience and website performance
Communicate with users, including responses to inquiries or feedback
Send newsletters, promotional content, or updates (you can opt out anytime)
Facilitate connections between schools and education service providers
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share information with:

Partner Schools and Vendors: To connect users with schools, book publishers, bookshops, and educational suppliers.
Service Providers: For website hosting, analytics, email distribution, or customer support.
Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, users, or others.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for profit.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. You can request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).

5. Security of Your Information

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

ManySkools.com uses cookies to:

Enhance browsing experience
Remember user preferences
Analyze site traffic and user behavior
Display relevant advertisements (via Google Ads and other partners)

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website functions.

For more details on cookies, visit Google’s Cookie Policy.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to external sites or use third-party services such as:

Google Analytics
Google Ads or AdSense
Social media plugins

These third-party platforms have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their content or practices.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to processing or request data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@manyskools.com.

9. Children’s Privacy

ManySkools.com is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately for deletion.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our site means you accept the updated policy.