1. Introduction

Welcome to STAMS-ADTEC Taiping. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our student portal services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our service to you:

• Personal Information: Name, date of birth, identification numbers, contact details
• Academic Information: Student ID, course details, academic records, attendance records
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies data
• Usage Data: Portal access patterns, feature usage, preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• Managing student accounts and providing educational services
• Processing and maintaining academic records
• Facilitating communication between students and faculty
• Improving our portal's functionality and user experience
• Sending important notifications and updates
• Generating statistical data for institutional planning

4. Data Protection

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of sensitive data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Strict access controls and authentication
• Secure data backup and recovery procedures
• Staff training on data protection protocols

5. Your Rights

As a user of STAMS-ADTEC Taiping, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access your personal information
• Right to request corrections of inaccurate data
• Right to request deletion of your data (subject to academic regulations)
• Right to object to certain data processing
• Right to data portability

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate academic records
• Support institutional historical records

7. Third-Party Services

We may employ third-party companies and individuals for:

• Facilitating our portal services
• Providing technical infrastructure
• Analyzing portal usage
• Assisting in portal maintenance

These third parties have access to your information only to perform these tasks and are obligated to maintain confidentiality.

8. Contact Information