Information we collect
We collect personal information needed for teaching, learning, research, administration, and service delivery. This may include names, contact details, academic records, employment data, and other information you provide through our forms, applications, registrations, and digital services.
How we use information
Personal information is used for the purposes for which it was collected, including academic administration, student services, human resources, research management, library services, communications, security, and compliance with legal obligations. We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Website analytics and cookies
When analytics is configured on our public websites, Google Analytics is loaded through Google Tag Manager only after you allow analytics in Cookie settings. You can reject analytics or change your choice at any time using Cookie settings. The choice is saved in your browser for 180 days and shared across Kisii University subdomains on that browser.
Data retention and security
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Your rights
Under the Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information we hold. You may also object to processing or request restriction of processing in certain circumstances. To exercise these rights, contact the us through the official channels below.
Third-party services
Our website links to external systems including the student portal, digital service centre, library platforms, and research repositories. Each external system has its own privacy practices. Users should review the privacy notices applicable to those systems when accessing them.
Changes to this policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. The current version is maintained on this page. Material changes will be communicated through our channels.
Data protection contact
For privacy enquiries or to exercise your data protection rights, contact us through our official contact channels. You can reach our Data Protection Officer through our central administration.
Contact us about data protection