At Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), accessible via [https://www.mmust.ac.ke](https://www.mmust.ac.ke), data privacy is of paramount importance. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is recorded, and our commitment to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019, and international web standards.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact our ICT or Communications department.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when utilizing university portal features, filling out inquiry forms, applying for courses, or interacting with web plugins. This information may include:
- Full Name and Identification/Registration numbers.
- Official and Personal Email Addresses.
- Telephone and Contact Numbers.
- Academic history or professional data.
2. Social Media Integrations and Facebook SDK
To keep our community updated, this website implements the Facebook JavaScript SDK to securely display the official MMUST Facebook Page feed.
The Facebook SDK may collect or receive telemetry data regarding your interactions with social elements on our site to maintain the feed connection and provide standard measurement metrics. You can manage or opt-out of data collection via your personal Facebook Account Privacy Settings.
3. Facebook/Meta Data Deletion Instructions
In compliance with Meta’s Developer Policies and user data rights, we provide a definitive channel for users to request the removal of data captured via our website’s social applications.
If you have interacted with our Facebook application integrations on this site and wish to have your data purged:
- Send an official email request to ictdirector@mmust.ac.ke or webmaster@mmust.ac.ke.
- State your request clearly, including the name associated with the interaction.
- Our system administrators will process the request and permanently delete any locally stored records associated with your social profile within 7 business days.
4. Log Files and Web Analytics
MMUST follows standard server operations by utilizing log files. These files automatically log visitors when they navigate the domain. The data collected includes IP addresses, browser types, Internet Service Providers (ISP), date/time stamps, and page navigation patterns. This information is completely anonymous and is used strictly for optimizing portal performance and university network security.
5. Third-Party Frameworks
This policy applies solely to the mmust.ac.ke domain. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external platforms, social networks, or third-party web services that we link out to. We advise users to consult Meta’s Data Policy for details regarding Facebook’s data processing.
6. Consent
By continuing to use our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions.
7. University Contact Details
For data protection inquiries or official web compliance concerns, reach out to us at:
- Email: ictdirector@mmust.ac.ke / info@mmust.ac.ke
- Postal Address: P.O. Box 190-50100, Kakamega, Kenya.