Privacy policy

Gateway Higher Institute of Science and Technology ("GHIST", "we", "us" or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us by students, faculty, staff, visitors and others who interact with our institution. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose and protect personal information in line with applicable privacy laws. 1. Information We Collect: information provided directly (admission, registration, events, communication), information collected automatically (IP address, browser, usage via cookies), and information from third parties (institutions, government agencies). Types include names, contact details, academic records, employment history, demographic and payment information. 2. Use of Personal Information: providing educational services (admissions, enrolment, advising, support), administering courses and activities, communicating with the community, processing payments and financial aid, research and statistical reporting, and legal/accreditation compliance. 3. Disclosure: with consent, to service providers assisting us, to comply with legal obligations, and to protect the rights, property or safety of GHIST and its community. We do not sell, rent or lease personal information for third-party marketing. 4. Data Security: appropriate technical, administrative and physical safeguards protect personal information, though no transmission or storage method is fully secure. 5. Data Retention: information is retained only as long as necessary for its purpose or as required by law. 6. Your Rights: you may access, correct, update or delete your personal information and object to or restrict certain processing, subject to applicable law. 7. Updates: this policy may change; the revised version will be posted on our website. 8. Contact: Gateway Higher Institute of Science and Technology, Bamenda, North West Region, Cameroon. Email ghist.edu@gmail.com.