Effective Date: January 2026
The St. John Paul II Institute of Theology (JOPASIT), Buea is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information obtained through our website and related services.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information
When you fill out forms, apply for admission, or contact us, we may collect:
- Full name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Postal address
- Academic qualifications
- Other information relevant to admission or enquiries
b) Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect certain technical data such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
This information helps us improve our website and services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Process admissions and applications
- Respond to enquiries and provide support
- Communicate important academic information
- Improve our website and services
- Maintain institutional records
- Comply with legal or diocesan obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Data Protection & Security
JOPASIT takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Disclosure
- Alteration
- Destruction
However, while we strive to protect your data, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share personal information only when:
- Required by law
- Necessary for diocesan or institutional administration
- Required to process payments (where applicable)
- You have given consent
We do not share personal information for marketing purposes.
5. Cookies & Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience. Cookies help us:
- Understand how visitors use our site
- Improve website performance
- Provide a smoother browsing experience
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.
6. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
- Maintain academic and administrative records
- Comply with legal and diocesan requirements
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data (subject to institutional record-keeping obligations)
- Withdraw consent for communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. JOPASIT is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of external sites before providing personal information.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
JOPASIT reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
St. John Paul II Institute of Theology (JOPASIT), Buea
📍 JOPASIT Office: CUIB, Molyko, Buea
📞 +237 672 43 94 75
📞 +237 650 95 46 62
📧 jopasit@bueadiocese.org