How TINPET College of Professionals collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information. Last updated: January 2026.
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TINPET College of Professionals Limited ("TINPET," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, enrol in our programmes, use our e-learning platform, or interact with us in any way.
By using our website or services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.
1 Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Identity Data: Full name, date of birth, gender, and government-issued identification details required for enrolment and certification.
Contact Data: Email address, phone number, postal address, and country of residence.
Academic & Professional Data: Educational qualifications, employment history, professional certifications, and programme enrolment records.
Financial Data: Payment information, tuition fee transaction records, and billing addresses. We do not store full card details — payments are processed by secure third-party providers.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, referral URLs, and pages visited on our website.
Usage Data: How you interact with our e-learning platform, course progress, assessment results, and login activity.
Communications Data: Records of your correspondence with us, including emails, contact form submissions, and support requests.
2 How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
To process your enrolment and administer your programme of study.
To issue professional certificates, transcripts, and letters of completion.
To provide access to our e-learning platform and deliver course content.
To process payments and send fee receipts and financial records.
To communicate important updates about your programme, examinations, and events.
To send newsletters, event invitations, and marketing communications (where you have consented).
To improve our website, services, and educational content through analytics.
To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.
To prevent fraud, verify identity, and maintain the security of our platform.
3 Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:
Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfil our agreement with you when you enrol in a programme or use our services.
Legitimate Interests: We may process data for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services, provided these interests do not override your rights.
Consent: Where you have explicitly opted in to receive marketing communications or other non-essential communications.
Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process your data to comply with applicable law or regulation.
4 Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, IT support), bound by confidentiality agreements.
Accreditation Bodies: With the American Accreditation Association and the International Association of Colleges & Universities to verify and record certifications.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, your data may be transferred to the relevant party.
With Your Consent: In any other circumstances where you have given explicit permission.
All third parties we work with are required to process your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.
5 Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for the satisfaction of any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Student Records: Retained indefinitely for purposes of transcript verification and certification validation.
Financial Records: Retained for a minimum of seven (7) years in compliance with applicable financial regulations.
Website Analytics Data: Retained for up to twenty-six (26) months.
Marketing Preferences: Retained until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe.
6 Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purpose collected.
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Restriction: Request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at tinpetcollege@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
7 Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website traffic. We use the following types:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to your actions (e.g., logging in, form submissions).
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve performance and content.
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for a personalised experience.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
8 Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, or disclosure. These measures include:
Encrypted data transmission using SSL/TLS protocols.
Secure access controls and authentication for our portals and platforms.
Regular security reviews and vulnerability assessments.
Staff training on data protection and privacy obligations.
While we take every precaution, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
9 Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, payment gateways, and partner institutions. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by TINPET. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.
10 Children's Privacy
Our programmes and services are intended for adults aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will take immediate steps to delete it. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at tinpetcollege@gmail.com.
11 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. When we make significant changes, we will:
Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
Notify enrolled students via email where required.
Post a notice on our website for material changes.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12 Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: