The purpose of this policy is to protect the privacy of individuals who have sensitive information stored electronically on assets owned by Bambilor Institute of Science and Technology(BIST), while at the same time providing the our school the ability to share this information with authorized entities as required by legitimate academic or business need or by law. This policy is not intended to replace or supersede other existing school policies and procedures relating to the use and maintenance of sensitive information.
Section 1: Privacy Statements
BIST is required by laws to keep certain information confidential. Privacy and confidentiality is balanced with the need for the school to manage and maintain its networks, keep all members of our community safe, and provide the services requested by our employees, students and their families.
Section 2: Personal Identification Information
You may be asked at various times to provide data such as your name, e-mail address, phone number, credit card information, bank account information and/or address (the Personally Identifiable Information), as well as information specific to the service or transactions you are seeking from BIST. BIST collects Personally Identifiable Information online primarily for your convenience such as for direct deposits, online payments or applications for admission to the school, and to make it easier for you to use the website. It also permits BIST to communicate with you and to improve the website and our services by collecting information such as: the URL of the web page you were just on, the IP (or Internet Protocol) address of the computer you are using, and the browser version you are using to access our site.
Section 3: Kinds of Information Collected
You may choose how much Personally Identifiable Information to provide to BIST. Information collected online is often defined as being either personally identifiable or anonymous:
Personally, Identifiable Information tells BIST who is using the website and includes information you may request that we store on the website for your future use. BIST may need this information to provide a personalized or enhanced service that you request – such as additional information or online payments. While we hope that you will find it beneficial to judiciously provide Personally Identifiable Information to BIST so that we can provide the best practical service to you, the amount of Personally Identifiable Information that you choose to disclose is a decision you make.
Section 4: How Information Is Used
If you elect to provide Personally Identifiable Information on the website, BIST may use that information for transactions you have authorized, for internal research or to correspond with you.
If you correspond with us through letters, email messages, or any other virtual means, we may store such correspondence with whatever other information you have provided to us. By engaging in transactions with BIST or submitting correspondence to our school, you agree that we may store the relevant information and contact you in response.
BIST reserves the right to use such information for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to recruiting, marketing, performance monitoring and statistical analysis. BIST may also preserve, access, monitor or disclose information containing Personally Identifiable Information and other information, subject to the requirement of state law, in the following situations:
- To preserve information and respond to requests of law enforcement, and state agencies, and legal processes.
- To conduct BIST business or research.
- To preserve, access, and monitor information, accounts and equipment in the course of an investigation of misconduct, violations of law or violations of school policy by students, faculty or staff.
- To access and use the information for purposes associated with the assigned responsibilities of College staff; and
- To maintain networks, audit networks and prevent or respond to security breaches.
Section 5: Retention of Data
Bambilor Institute of Science and Technology retains personal information about students and alumnae indefinitely for the purpose of alumnae relationships, academic record-keeping, and our community development purposes.
Section 6: Other Websites
This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this website. BIST does not control the information collection and distribution policies on Internet domains other than on BIST Internet domains. As a service to our community and users, the website may provide links to other sites, use third-party search services and/or use electronic payment services. BIST is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage all users to read the privacy statements of each website.
Section 7: Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) Notification of Rights
In addition to the rights conveyed to you by this Privacy Policy, the Federal Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) purveys students’ certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:
- The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the College receives a request for access.
- The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA and local laws.
- The right to provide written consent before the School discloses personally identifiable information from the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA, or local laws authorizes disclosure without consent.
- The right to restrict BIST use of student’s directory information, which otherwise will be shared freely by the School
Section 8: Privacy Policy Updates
BIST reserves the right to amend this policy at any time, for any reason, without notice to you. Any changes will be published here, and you should check our website to access our current Privacy Policy.
Section 9: Consent
By using this website, you agree to all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any term of this Privacy Policy, please do not submit any Personally Identifiable Information.
Section 10: How to Contact Us
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy should be submitted via e-mail to admission@bistedu.com Our address and phone number follow:
BISTedu
Villa No BD_160 A Akys Phase 3
Bambilor, Senegal.
Tel: 832-805-9187