Effective Date: 31/12/2021

At USIU-Africa (hereafter referred to as "United States international university Africa" or "we"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the data collected through the USIU-Africa website (hereafter referred to as the "Website"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

Information We Collect:

1.1 Personal Information:

We may collect personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us through forms or other means on the Website.

1.2 Non-Personal Information:

We also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you. This includes IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and other technical information that is automatically collected when you visit the Website. We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information.

Use of Information:

2.1 Personal Information:

We use your personal information to communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, provide requested services, and improve our offerings. We may also use your information to send you promotional emails or newsletters if you have opted to receive them. You have the right to unsubscribe from such communications at any time.

2.2 Non-Personal Information:

Non-personal information is used to analyze trends, track user activities on the Website, and gather demographic information for aggregate use. This helps us improve our services and enhance the user experience.

Data Security:

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no data transmission or storage system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Disclosure of Information:

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers:

We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in operating the Website and providing services to you. These service providers may have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to maintain its confidentiality.

3.2 Legal Requirements:

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or subpoenas.

Third-Party Websites:

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that this Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Children's Privacy:

The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 years of age. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate steps to delete that information.

Your Rights:

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information collected by us. If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have any questions regarding our data practices, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

Changes to the Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be effective upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on the Website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
United States International University - Africa
P. O. Box 14634 - 00800, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa.
Email: info@usiu.ac.ke
Phone: +254 730 116 /290 /291

By using the USIU-Africa Website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use the Website.