Privacy
Policy
Effective Date: 01/01/2024
Last Updated: 01/06/2025
Organization: Senior Computer Services International
Website: https://www.scsinternational.org
Online Learning: https://learning.scsinternational.org
Contact Email: info@scsinternational.org
1. Introduction
Senior Computer
Services International (“SCSI”, “we”, “us”, “our”) values your privacy and is
committed to protecting all personal information that we collect from our
students, clients, partners, and visitors.
This Privacy Policy
explains:
·
What information we
collect
·
Why we collect it
·
How we use, store, and
safeguard your data
·
Your rights regarding
your personal information
·
How to contact us for
inquiries or data requests
By using our websites,
online learning systems, and IT managed services, you agree to the practices
described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Scope of the Policy
This Privacy Policy
applies to:
·
scsinternational.org
·
learning.scsinternational.org
·
market.scsinternational.org
(if applicable)
·
Any service, online
platform, mobile page, or digital tool owned or offered by SCSI
·
All physical and
online learners, clients, and visitors
This policy does not apply
to third-party websites linked from our platform.
3. Information We
Collect
A. Information You
Provide Directly
We collect this
information when you fill out forms, register, enroll, purchase a service, or
communicate with us:
·
Full name
·
Email address
·
Phone number
·
National ID or Date of
Birth (for verification if required)
·
Address or location
information
·
Education background
and academic details
·
Employment details
(for corporate training)
·
Payment details
(processed by secure third-party providers)
·
Any documents or files
uploaded during application or coursework
·
Feedback,
testimonials, and survey responses
B. Information Collected
Automatically
When you visit our
website or online learning platform, the system automatically collects:
·
IP address
·
Browser type and
device type
·
Pages accessed and
time spent
·
Login times and course
activity logs
·
Download and upload
activity
·
System performance
information
·
Cookies and tracking
tags
We use these details
to improve user experience and enhance system security.
C. Information from
External Sources
We may receive
additional information from:
·
Third-party payment
processors
·
Learning partners and
certification bodies
·
Government or
regulatory authorities (when required)
·
Public online sources
(for verification, if applicable)
4. Why We Collect Your
Information
We collect your
information for the following purposes:
A. Service Delivery
·
To register students
and create accounts
·
To provide online
computer courses and distance learning
·
To deliver IT managed
services and technical support
·
To process payments
and confirm transactions
·
To issue certificates
and academic records
·
To communicate
updates, reminders, and notifications
B. Platform Security
& Improvement
·
To monitor system
activity
·
To protect user
accounts from unauthorized access
·
To improve website
performance
·
To analyze usage for
system upgrades
C. Legal & Administrative
Purposes
·
Compliance with data
protection laws
·
Maintaining internal
records
·
Preventing fraud,
cyberattacks, and misuse
D. Marketing &
Communication
(Only with your
consent)
·
Newsletters
·
Promotions
·
Learning reminders
·
Course recommendations
5. Cookies and Tracking
Technologies
We use cookies to
provide:
·
Personalized user
experience
·
Faster platform login
·
Efficient course
navigation
·
Visitor analytics for
site improvements
Users may disable
cookies in their browser settings, but this may affect platform performance.
6. How We Protect Your
Information
We implement strong
security measures including:
·
Encrypted databases
·
Secured servers and
firewalls
·
Password protection
and two-factor authentication
·
Regular system audits
·
Restricted employee
access
·
Data backup and
recovery systems
We continuously update
our systems to guard against threats like data breaches, malware, and
unauthorized access.
7. How We Share Your
Information
Your information
is never sold or rented to any third party.
We may share data only
with trusted partners:
·
Payment processors
·
Academic and
certification bodies
·
Government authorities
(only when required)
·
IT service providers
who support our systems
All third-party
partners sign confidentiality and data-protection agreements.
8. Data Retention
We keep your
information for as long as:
·
You have an active
account
·
It is required for
legal or business reasons
·
We need it for
academic record-keeping
·
We are required to by
education authorities or regulators
You may request
account closure, but some data may be retained for compliance.
9. Your Data Protection
Rights
You have the right to:
·
Access your personal
data
·
Request correction or
updating
·
Request deletion of
your data
·
Withdraw consent at
any time
·
Request a copy of your
information (data portability)
·
Restrict the use of
your information
To exercise these
rights, email us at: info@scsinternational.org
10. Children’s Data
Our services are not
intended for children under 16 years unless supervised by a
parent or guardian.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors without consent.
11. International Data
Transfers
If your information is
transferred or processed outside Uganda, we ensure:
·
Secure cloud storage
·
International-standard
data protection safeguards
·
Strict confidentiality
agreements
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may
include external links.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.
13. Policy Updates
We may update this
Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect:
·
Changes in our
services
·
Legal requirements
·
Improvements in data
protection practices
The “Last Updated”
date will always be posted at the top of the policy.
14. Contact Information
For questions,
concerns, or data protection requests, contact:
Senior Computer
Services International
Email: info@scsinternational.org
Website: https://www.scsinternational.org
Phone: +256 (0) 200 969946 / +256 (0) 394 504285
Location: Uganda, East Africa