Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 19, 2026

At LAGAI Institute, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our applicants, students, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when using our Admissions Portal (admissions.laga-institute.org).

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide to us directly during the admission and payment process, including:

Personal Identification: Full name, date of birth, nationality, national ID/passport number.
Contact Details: Email address, phone number, and physical mailing/billing address.
Academic History: High school or university diplomas, transcripts, curriculum vitae, and course selections.

2. Payment Information and Security

All online financial transactions are handled securely through **SISP Vinti4 (Cape Verde 3DSServer)**.

No Raw Card Data Storage: LAGAI Institute **does not** collect, transmit, or store your credit or debit card numbers, expiration dates, CVVs, or PINs.
Secure Redirection: Payments are processed via an automated, encrypted form redirect directly to the SISP secure environment. Only tokens and encrypted transaction IDs are sent back to our server to verify payment success.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal and academic data for the following administrative purposes:

To evaluate your application and complete your enrollment in the selected programs.
To process your application and tuition payments.
To communicate academic notifications, schedule updates, or system alerts.
To comply with regulatory educational requirements under Cape Verde national laws.

4. Data Sharing and Retention

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share information with:

The **SISP network** to securely process your payments.
Government educational authorities as required by national accreditation guidelines.

Your academic records are stored for as long as necessary to manage your student profile and academic transcripts in accordance with the regulatory retention policies of Cape Verde.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use session cookies to keep you logged into your admissions account, protect against cyber threats, and track products in your shopping cart. You can disable cookies in your web browser settings, but please note that doing so may prevent certain checkout features from functioning correctly.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to your personal data, request corrections to incorrect data, or request deletion of your information (where it does not conflict with legal record-keeping requirements). Please email our privacy officer at admin@admissions.laga-institute.org to exercise these rights.