Our Privacy Policy
Gateway Higher Institute of Science and Technology ("Gateway Institute," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us by students, faculty, staff, visitors, and other individuals who interact with our institution. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information by applicable privacy laws and regulations.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from individuals in various ways, including:
- Information provided directly by individuals, such as when they apply for admission, register for courses, participate in events or activities, or communicate with us via email or other channels.
- Information collected automatically when individuals interact with our website or online platforms, such as IP addresses, browser information, and usage data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
- Information obtained from third parties, such as educational institutions, government agencies, or other entities with whom we have a legitimate relationship.
The types of personal information we may collect include, but are not limited to, names, contact details, academic records, employment history, demographic information, and payment information.
2. Use of Personal Information
We may use personal information for various purposes, including:
- Providing educational services, including admissions, enrollment, academic advising, and support services.
- Administering and managing courses, programs, and campus activities.
- Communicating with students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and other community members.
- Processing payments, maintaining financial records, and managing scholarships, grants, and financial aid programs.
- Conducting research, analysis, and statistical reporting to improve our educational programs and services.
- Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including accreditation standards and reporting obligations.
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to third parties in the following circumstances:
- With individuals' consent or at their direction.
- To service providers, contractors, and other third parties who assist us in providing educational services, managing operations, or fulfilling our contractual obligations.
- To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests.
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Gateway Institute, its students, faculty, staff, or others.
We do not sell, rent, or lease personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of personal information.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, or as required by applicable laws and regulations.
6. Your Rights
Individuals may have certain rights regarding their personal information under applicable privacy laws. These rights may include the right to access, correct, update, or delete personal information, as well as the right to object to or restrict certain processing activities. To exercise these rights or to make inquiries about our privacy practices, individuals may contact us using the contact information provided below.
7. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify individuals of any material changes to this Privacy Policy by posting the revised version on our website or by other means as required by law. We encourage individuals to review this Privacy Policy periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please get in touch with us at:
Gateway Higher Institute of Science and Technology
[Bamenda Cameroon]
[Bamenda,NWR]
[ghist.edu@gmail.com]
[(+237) 673 6434 69]
Effective Date: [April 23, 2024]