Sedney Institute Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 24/08/2025
Last Updated: 24/08/2025

Sedney Institute of Technical & Vocational Training (“Sedney Institute,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of personal information collected from students, instructors, employees, partners, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with us online or offline.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, date of birth, gender, national ID/passport number, address, phone number, email address, emergency contacts, and academic records.

• Financial Information: Payment details such as bank information, mobile money numbers, and receipts for tuition fees or other services.

• Academic Information: Enrollment details, course progress, assessments, grades, and certificates.

• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage when using our online platforms.

• Other Information: Any data voluntarily provided through forms, surveys, emails, or communication with our staff.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used for the following purposes:

• To process student admissions, registrations, and academic records.

• To provide training, educational, and support services.

• To manage payments, fees, and financial transactions.

• To communicate important updates, notices, and announcements.

• To improve our services, courses, and online platforms.

• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

• Authorized government or regulatory agencies when required by law.

• Accreditation, examination, or certification bodies.

• Service providers (such as IT support, payment processors, and learning management systems) who support our operations under strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable physical, electronic, and managerial measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for educational, administrative, or legal purposes. Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the right to:

• Access and request a copy of your personal information.

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Request deletion of your personal data where applicable.

• Withdraw consent to processing (where processing is based on consent).

• Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority (in Kenya, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner – ODPC).

7. Cookies and Online Tracking

Our website and e-learning platforms may use cookies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and enhance security. Users may choose to disable cookies in their browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

8. Third-Party Links

Our platforms may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

9. Updates to this Policy

Sedney Institute reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be communicated through our official platforms, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Sedney Institute of Technical & Vocational Training
Off Masimba Stage,Nairobi,Kenya
Email: info@sedneyinstitute.ac.ke
Phone: +254114849701