Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Your Data is Safe

We never sell your personal information to third parties

You're in Control

Access, update, or delete your data anytime

Secure Platform

Industry-standard encryption protects your data

Trust First

Transparent about how we use your information

📋 Information We Collect 🔧 How We Use It 🤝 Information Sharing ⚖️ Your Rights 🍪 Cookies 📞 Contact Us

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Information Type Examples Purpose
Account Information Name, email, username, password Create and manage your account
Profile Information Profile picture, bio, graduation year Build your alumni profile
Verification Information National ID, Student ID Verify alumni status
Content Posts, comments, messages, photos Enable platform features

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: How you interact with the platform
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type
  • Cookies: See our Cookie section below
  • Log Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks
Note: We only collect information necessary for the functioning of the alumni platform. Sensitive information like National ID is encrypted and only used for verification.

2. How We Use Your Information

Account Management

Create and maintain your alumni account

Communication

Enable messaging between alumni

Verification

Confirm alumni status and prevent fraud

Improvement

Analyze usage to enhance the platform

We use your information to:

  • Provide Services: Operate and maintain the alumni platform
  • Verify Identity: Confirm you're a legitimate LCE alumnus/alumna
  • Communicate: Send important updates and notifications
  • Improve: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
  • Legal Compliance: Fulfill legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We only share information in these limited circumstances:

We never share your sensitive information (National ID, Student ID) with other users unless you're verified.
Recipient Information Shared Reason
Other Alumni Profile info, posts, messages Platform functionality
Service Providers Limited technical data Hosting, analytics, support
Legal Authorities As required by law Legal compliance

Your information is never:

  • Sold to advertisers
  • Shared with marketing companies
  • Used for unrelated purposes without consent

4. Your Privacy Rights

You have full control over your data. Here's what you can do:

Access

View all data we have about you

Update

Correct inaccurate information

Export

Download your data

Delete

Request account deletion

How to Exercise Your Rights:

  1. Access/Update: Go to Profile > Edit Profile
  2. Export Data: Contact us at privacy@lcealums.com
  3. Delete Account: Profile Settings > Delete Account
  4. Questions: Email privacy@lcealums.com

We will respond to all requests within 30 days.

5. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to improve your experience. Here's what each type does:

Note: Cookie preferences are saved locally. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • Encryption: All data transmitted via HTTPS/SSL
  • Password Hashing: Passwords are hashed and salted
  • Regular Backups: Daily encrypted backups
  • Access Controls: Strict internal access policies
  • Monitoring: 24/7 security monitoring
Your National ID and Student ID are encrypted and only accessible to verified administrators for verification purposes.

7. Children's Privacy

LCE Alums is intended for adult alumni (18+). We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified via:

  • Email notification
  • Platform announcement
  • Notice on the login page

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:

Email

college@lce.ac.ls

Phone

(+266) 2231 2721

Mail

Main South 1, Cathedral Area, LCE, Box 1393, Maseru 100, Lesotho

Response Time

Within 48 hours

Data Protection Officer: lcealums.com
By using LCE Alums, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of information as described.