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Privacy Policy
How SIAH collects, uses and protects personal information across this website and its services.
Last updated: 17 July 2026
The Seychelles Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture (SIAH) respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit www.siah.sc, contact the Institute, submit an enquiry, share a story, download an application form, or use another service provided through this website.
Who We Are
This website is operated by the Seychelles Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture, located at Anse La Mouche, Baie Lazare, Mahé, Seychelles. SIAH processes personal information in accordance with applicable laws of Seychelles, including the Data Protection Act, 2023.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the website, we may collect:
- Information you provide: your name, email address, telephone number, programme or course interests, enquiry subject and message, story submission, and any other information you choose to provide.
- Application-related information: information contained in forms that you download, complete, and submit to SIAH through the stated administrative channels.
- Technical information: your IP address, browser and device type, operating system, pages visited, date and time of access, referring website, and security or diagnostic logs.
- Account or transaction information: if student, account, or shop services are made available, we may collect the information needed to provide those services and complete authorised transactions.
How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information to:
- respond to enquiries and provide requested information;
- process applications, registrations, course enquiries, and administrative requests;
- contact applicants, students, alumni, or other stakeholders about a submission;
- review and publish approved stories or media where the contributor has given permission;
- operate, secure, maintain, and improve the website and its services;
- maintain appropriate academic, administrative, and institutional records; and
- meet legal, regulatory, safeguarding, audit, or public-sector obligations.
We do not sell personal information or use information submitted through institutional forms for unrelated commercial marketing.
Forms and Email Communications
Information submitted through website forms is sent to authorised SIAH administrative personnel. Email and form-delivery providers may process the information only as needed to transmit and manage the communication. Please do not include unnecessary sensitive information in a general enquiry form. Formal applications should be submitted only through the channels stated on the relevant application form.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The website may use essential cookies to support security, forms, account features, preferences, and website functionality. Limited technical or statistical information may also be used to understand website performance and improve the visitor experience. You may control cookies through your browser settings, although disabling essential cookies may affect parts of the website.
Social Media and Embedded Content
Pages may display or link to content from services such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or other external websites. These services may collect technical information, set cookies, or record interactions according to their own privacy policies. When you follow an external link, the privacy practices of that external service apply.
Who We May Share Information With
Access to personal information is limited to authorised SIAH personnel and service providers who need it for legitimate institutional purposes. Information may also be shared with relevant government, education, qualification, regulatory, or law-enforcement bodies where necessary to provide a requested service or where required or permitted by law. Service providers acting for SIAH are expected to use appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards.
Data Storage and Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to maintain appropriate institutional records, or to meet legal and regulatory requirements. Retention periods may vary according to the type of enquiry, application, academic record, or service involved. Information that is no longer required should be securely deleted, anonymised, or archived in accordance with applicable requirements.
Security
SIAH uses reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
International Service Providers
Some website, email, security, or social-media service providers may process information outside Seychelles. Where this occurs, SIAH will take reasonable steps to ensure that information is handled with appropriate safeguards and only for the intended purpose.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to be informed about how your personal information is used, request access to it, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion or restriction where permitted, object to certain processing, and request data portability where applicable. Some information may need to be retained for legal, academic, safeguarding, or administrative reasons.
To make a privacy request, please contact SIAH using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.
Children and Young People
SIAH provides education and training services that may involve applicants or students under the age of 18. Where required, information relating to a minor should be provided or authorised by a parent, guardian, or other authorised representative. Such information will be handled only for legitimate educational, administrative, or safeguarding purposes.
External Links
This website contains links to external websites. SIAH is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policy of any external service they use.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in the law, SIAH’s services, or website practices. The latest version will be published on this page with an updated date.
Contact SIAH
For privacy questions, requests, or concerns, contact:
Seychelles Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture
Anse La Mouche, Baie Lazare
Mahé, Seychelles
Telephone: +248 437 1290
Email: info@siah.edu.sc