About this policy
This policy applies to the K53 Next Android application, web application and marketing website (together, “K53 Next”). K53 Fast is an independent educational service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by the South African government or any driving licence testing authority.
Information we collect
Depending on how you use K53 Next, we may process:
- Account information: your name, email address, account identifier and authentication information. If you use Google sign-in, Google supplies the basic account details needed to sign you in; K53 Next does not receive your Google password.
- Study and app activity: selected licence or vehicle preferences, quiz answers, results, progress, mistakes, bookmarks, streaks and feature interactions.
- Technical information: device and browser type, operating system, IP address, app version, timestamps, crash information, diagnostics and security logs.
- Information you choose to provide: messages or other details included in a support or privacy request.
How we use information
- To create and secure your account and keep you signed in.
- To provide quizzes, mock tests, bookmarks and progress tracking across the Android and web apps.
- To operate, maintain, troubleshoot and improve K53 Next.
- To detect misuse, fraud and security threats.
- To respond to support, privacy and legal requests.
- To comply with applicable law.
Service providers and sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We use trusted service providers to host and operate K53 Next, authenticate users, store data and diagnose errors. These may include Base44/Wix and Google or Firebase services. They may process information only as needed to provide their services, protect the platform or comply with law. We may also disclose information where legally required or where necessary to protect users, K53 Next or the public.
Storage, security and international processing
Information is protected in transit using encryption and is subject to technical and organisational safeguards. No online system can guarantee absolute security. Our service providers may process information outside South Africa; where this occurs, we require appropriate protections consistent with applicable law.
Retention and account deletion
We keep account and study information while your account is active and for as long as reasonably needed to provide the service, resolve disputes, maintain security and meet legal obligations. You can request or start account deletion from the profile or settings area of the app. When an account is deleted, associated personal information is deleted or de-identified unless retention is required for security, legal or legitimate operational reasons. Backups may take a limited period to expire.
Your rights and choices
Subject to applicable law, including South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you may ask to access, correct or delete your personal information, object to or restrict certain processing, or withdraw consent where processing relies on it. You may also complain to the Information Regulator of South Africa.
Children
K53 Next is intended for learner’s licence candidates aged 16 and older. It is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information contrary to this policy, please contact us so that we can investigate and delete it where appropriate.
Marketing website and external links
The marketing website works without an account. Its hosting and security systems may still process standard technical information such as IP address, browser type, requested pages and timestamps. Links to Google Play, Google sign-in or other third-party services are governed by those services’ own privacy terms.
Contact us
For privacy questions or requests, email info@swartlanddigital.co.za.
Changes
We may update this policy when K53 Next, our service providers or legal requirements change. The effective date above will be updated when material changes are published.