Privacy notice
Pan African Institute for Development – East & Southern Africa — Admissions
What we collect
When you submit an admissions application we collect the following personal information:
- Full name, date of birth, and country of origin
- Email address and phone number
- Documents you upload (CV, academic certificates, ID, supporting letters, proof of payment, and any other files you choose to attach)
- The programme you applied for and the date of submission
How we use it
Your information is used solely to process your admissions application. Specifically:
- To review your eligibility for the programme you applied for
- To contact you about your application status
- To create your student account if you are admitted
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Who can see your data
Only authorised staff members of Pan African Institute for Development – East & Southern Africa — specifically the admissions team and relevant administrative personnel — have access to your application and supporting documents.
How long we keep it
Applications that are not admitted or withdrawnare retained for a minimum of one academic year for audit and appeals purposes, after which they may be deleted. Admitted applicants' data is transferred to the student record system and retained for the duration of their enrolment and as required by applicable law.
Your rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting the Admissions Office directly. If your application has not yet been decided, you can also withdraw it through the applicant portal.
Contact
For any questions about how your data is handled, please contact the Admissions Office at Pan African Institute for Development – East & Southern Africa.
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