Privacy Policy
How SABI University collects, uses, and protects your personal information
Last updated: June 2026
SABI University ("we," "our," or "the University"), a member of the North Pacific Education Group, is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information entrusted to us by prospective students, enrolled scholars, alumni, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in connection with our academic programs, admissions processes, and digital platforms.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us when you submit an application, inquiry, or contact form. This includes: • Personal identification information: full name, date of birth, nationality, and passport details. • Contact information: email address, phone number, and mailing address. • Academic credentials: copies of degrees, transcripts, and curriculum vitae submitted during the admissions process. • Professional information: LinkedIn profile, employment history, and areas of research interest. • Payment information: processed securely through our payment gateway; SABI University does not store credit card data. We may also automatically collect certain technical data when you visit our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited, for the purpose of improving the user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
SABI University uses the information collected for the following purposes: • Processing and evaluating applications for the Executive DBA and Postdoctoral Fellowship programs. • Communicating with prospective and enrolled students regarding program updates, decisions, and institutional news. • Verifying academic credentials and professional experience as part of the admissions process. • Fulfilling legal and regulatory obligations, including those related to international student enrollment. • Improving our website, services, and academic offerings based on aggregated, anonymized usage data. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
For individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or other jurisdictions with similar data protection laws, we process personal data on the following legal bases: • Contractual necessity: to evaluate your application and, if accepted, to administer your academic program. • Legitimate interests: to maintain the security and integrity of our institutional records and communications. • Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we operate. • Consent: where you have explicitly provided consent, such as subscribing to institutional news updates.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Specifically: • Application materials from unsuccessful applicants are retained for a period of two (2) years following the final admissions decision. • Records of enrolled and graduated students are retained indefinitely as part of the permanent academic record of the institution. • Communication and inquiry data is retained for a period of three (3) years. You may request the deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to our legal and contractual obligations.
5. Data Security
SABI University implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS), access controls, and regular security reviews. As a member of the North Pacific Education Group and a holder of the AEQSB Comprehensive Compliance Badge, we adhere to rigorous AI and data governance standards, ensuring that any AI-assisted processes involving personal data are conducted transparently and ethically. While we take all reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data: • Right of access: to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. • Right to rectification: to request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected. • Right to erasure: to request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements. • Right to restriction: to request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances. • Right to data portability: to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format. • Right to object: to object to processing based on legitimate interests. To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Office of Admissions at admissions@sabiuniversity.com.
7. Cookies
Our website uses essential cookies to ensure proper functionality and to analyze aggregate traffic patterns. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of essential cookies in accordance with this policy.
8. Third-Party Services
We may engage trusted third-party service providers to support our operations, including payment processing, learning management systems, and credential verification platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only in accordance with our instructions. SABI University is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our platform.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify enrolled students and recent applicants of material changes via email. The date of the most recent revision will always be indicated at the top of this page.
10. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: SABI University — Office of Admissions admissions@sabiuniversity.com