Privacy Notice
How the Council collects, uses, and protects information submitted through this website.
Information we collect
We collect the information you provide when you submit an institutional inquiry or contact the Council, such as your name, position, institution, contact details, and the content of your submission, together with any documents you choose to upload.
How we use information
Information is used to respond to your inquiry, to administer membership and accreditation procedures, to handle complaints and appeals, and to maintain accurate institutional records. It is not sold or used for unrelated marketing.
Confidentiality of evaluation information
Nonpublic institutional information obtained during evaluation is protected and disclosed only in accordance with approved Council policy and applicable law. Final accreditation decisions and classifications are published in the official directory.
Who can access information
Access is limited to Council personnel, reviewers, and governing bodies who require it to carry out their responsibilities, each of whom is bound by the Council's Code of Ethics and confidentiality requirements.
Retention
Records are retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which they were collected, including the maintenance of accurate accreditation records, and in accordance with applicable legal obligations.
Your choices
You may ask to access or correct information you have submitted, or raise a concern about how it has been handled, by contacting the Executive Secretariat through the Contact page.
Questions about this policy may be directed to the Executive Secretariat through the Contact page.