Scope
This policy applies to the MDCI LMS and related academic services delivered through the mdci.edu.ph domain or associated institutional subdomains. By using the platform, you acknowledge the practices described on this page.
Information We Collect
To provide access to courses and academic services, we may collect and process the following:
- Account details such as your full name, username, email address, student or employee identifier, and institutional role.
- Profile information you choose to provide, including contact number, address, profile photo, or biography.
- Academic activity such as course enrollments, submissions, forum posts, attendance, grades, progress records, and messages sent within the LMS.
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device details, session timestamps, and system logs.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to operate and improve the LMS, including to:
- Authenticate users and manage access to courses, assessments, and institutional resources.
- Support teaching, learning, grading, academic monitoring, and student services.
- Maintain records required for academic administration, security, auditing, and compliance.
- Respond to technical issues, investigate misuse, and protect the integrity of the platform.
Cookies and System Logs
The LMS uses cookies and similar session technologies to keep users signed in, remember preferences, and support core Moodle functionality. We also maintain system logs that may include IP addresses, login attempts, visited pages, and other diagnostic information needed for security and performance.
Sharing of Information
MDCI does not sell personal information. Information may be shared only when necessary with authorized school personnel, service providers supporting the LMS, or when disclosure is required by law, institutional policy, or a legitimate security investigation.
Data Retention
We retain personal and academic records for as long as necessary to support educational operations, fulfill institutional recordkeeping requirements, resolve disputes, enforce policies, and comply with legal obligations. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of record involved.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no internet-based service or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Third-Party Links and Tools
Some courses may include links or integrations with third-party websites, cloud storage, video platforms, or academic tools. Those services operate under their own terms and privacy practices, and MDCI is not responsible for their content or policies.
Children and Student Privacy
The LMS is intended for authorized members of the MDCI academic community. Where student data is processed, MDCI handles it in connection with legitimate educational purposes and applicable school policies.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or platform changes. Updated versions become effective once posted on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your information in the MDCI LMS, please contact Metro Dumaguete College, Inc. through its official administrative or IT support channels.