Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

South East Asian Institute of Technology, Inc. (SEAIT) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Contact us through our website forms
  • Apply for admission or programs
  • Subscribe to our newsletters
  • Create an account on our platform
  • Participate in surveys or feedback forms

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address and location data
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our website services
  • Process applications and inquiries
  • Send you important updates and announcements
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect against fraud and security threats

4. Cookie Policy

4.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience and understand how you use our site.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. However, if you do this, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit a site.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to processing of your information
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

8. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@seait.edu.ph
Phone: +63 123 456 7890
Address: 123 SEAIT Street, City, Philippines