Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Hive Institute of Technology ("HiT", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard the data you provide when you visit our website, apply to our programs, or interact with our services.

By using our website or submitting an application, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Application data: Name, email address, phone number, country of residence, program of interest, and the personal statement you submit as part of your application.
• Communications: Messages you send us via contact forms, email, or scheduled calls.
• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, and approximate location derived from IP address, collected automatically via analytics tools.
• Payment information: If you enroll, payment details are processed by a third-party provider and are never stored on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Review and process your application for admission
• Communicate with you about your application status, program details, and upcoming events
• Improve our website, programs, and services
• Send you updates, newsletters, and event invitations (you can opt out at any time)
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who process data on our behalf (e.g., email delivery, analytics, payment processing) under strict data processing agreements.
• Hiring partners only with your explicit consent, typically after you have enrolled and opted into career placement services.
• Legal authorities where required by law.

5. Data Retention

Application data is retained for 24 months from the date of submission. Enrolled student records are retained for 7 years after graduation. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to our legal obligations.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, email us at info@hiveinstitute.co.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to operate the website and analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. You can disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify enrolled students of material changes by email. Continued use of our website after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy? Contact us at info@hiveinstitute.co or write to us at: Hive Institute of Technology, Kentinkrono, Kumasi, Ghana.