Welcome to the athorg.uk (ATH). At ATH, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by our students and their parents/guardians. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in relation to online fee payment.
Collection of Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information when you use our online examination registration fee payment portal:
1.1. Student Information: We collect personal information such as names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and student registration numbers to facilitate the examination registration fee payment process.
1.2. Financial Information: When processing examination registration fee payments, we may collect financial information such as credit card details, bank account numbers, or other payment-related information. However, we do not store this financial information on our servers. It is securely transmitted to and processed by our trusted third-party payment processors.
1.3. Transaction History: We may retain records of your fee payment history, including dates, amounts, and payment methods for administrative and accounting purposes.
Use of Personal Information
We use the personal information collected for the following purposes:
2.1. Fee Payment Processing: We use the information provided to facilitate and process fee payments securely and efficiently.
2.2. Communication: We may use your contact information to send important notifications, payment confirmations, and updates related to fee payments or any changes to our services.
2.3. Customer Support: We may use your information to respond to your inquiries, address concerns, and provide assistance regarding the online fee payment system.
2.4. Legal Obligations: We may use and disclose personal information when required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may disclose personal information in the following circumstances:
3.1. Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our online fee payment system and related services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are authorized to use personal information solely for the purpose of providing the services on our behalf.
3.2. Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal information when necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
3.3. Protection of Rights: We may disclose personal information to protect our rights, property, or safety, as well as the rights, property, or safety of our students, parents/guardians, or others.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
4.1. Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption technologies to secure sensitive data transmission during the online fee payment process.
4.2. Access Controls: We limit access to personal information to authorized personnel who require it to perform their duties.
4.3. Data Storage: Personal information is stored in secure servers with appropriate safeguards in place to prevent unauthorized access.
4.4. Payment Processors: We partner with reputable third-party payment processors who adhere to industry standards and implement robust security measures.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. After the retention period, we securely dispose of or anonymize personal information.
Your Choices and Rights
6.1. Consent: By using our online fee payment system, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
6.2. Updating Information: You have the right to review, update, and correct your personal information. If you need assistance in updating your information, please contact us using the information provided below.
6.3. Opting Out: You may choose not to provide certain personal information or withdraw consent at any time. However, this may limit your ability to use our online fee payment system.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website or through other reasonable means.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact us at finance@athorg.uk
We will make reasonable efforts to address your inquiries and resolve any concerns.
By using our online examination fee payment process, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
