Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Vinesthy Catering Institute ("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 or apply for admission. Please read this policy carefully. By using our site, you agree to the terms described below.
1. Information We Collect
When you apply for admission, contact us, or use our website, we may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: Full name, email address, phone number, date of birth, and residential address provided during application or contact forms.
Academic Records: Certificates and qualifications uploaded as part of the application process.
Payment Information: Transaction references processed through our secure payment partner, Paystack. We do not store card or bank details directly.
Usage Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and device information collected automatically when you use our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
• Processing your application for admission and communicating your application status.
• Sending important updates about the institute, intake dates, and academic events.
• Verifying payment and issuing reference numbers for your application.
• Improving our website services, content, and user experience.
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations in Ghana.
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information strictly in the following circumstances:
• With our payment processor (Paystack) to facilitate your registration payment securely.
• With academic staff to process and evaluate your application.
• With government or regulatory bodies when legally required to do so.
• With service providers who assist us in operating our website, under strict confidentiality agreements.
4. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using Supabase cloud infrastructure with industry-standard encryption. We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure.
Application documents and personal data are retained for a minimum of 5 years in accordance with Ghanaian educational regulations.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data where it is no longer required.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at Vinesthy1992@gmail.com.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. For full details on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:
📧 Email: Vinesthy1992@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 0554 750957 / 0302 813106
📍 Address: Vinesthy Catering Institute, Accra, Ghana