Introduction
This website is operated for and on behalf of the Registration Division of the Government of Seychelles. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you may provide when using this website.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your information when you visit https://registrationdivision.gov.sc/ (the “Website”). By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy as may be amended from time to time.

Information we collect

a) Browsing the Website
If you are only browsing the Website, we do not collect information that allows us to identify you personally. However, standard technical information may be collected automatically for statistical and security purposes, such as:

• IP address and approximate location

• Browser type and version

• Device type and operating system

• Pages visited and time spent on each page

• Date and time of access

• The website that referred you to our Website (if applicable)

This information is used in aggregate form to help us improve the Website and monitor its performance and security.

b) Information you provide to us
When you choose to contact us or submit information via online forms or email, we may collect personal data such as:

• Name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Postal address (if applicable)

• Any other information you voluntarily provide in your enquiry or request

The nature and extent of the personal data collected will depend on the purpose of your communication with us.

Purpose and use of your information
We may use the information collected for one or more of the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and provide the information or services you have requested

• To process and manage requests, applications or submissions related to the functions of the Registration Division

• To manage and improve the Website, including monitoring its usage, performance and security

• To perform statistical analysis and reporting on the use of the Website

• To comply with legal, regulatory or governmental requirements

We do not use your personal data for commercial marketing purposes.

Disclosure of information
We may share necessary information with other government departments or agencies, where such sharing is required to provide you with a service you have requested, or where it is not prohibited by law.
We do not share your personal information with non-government entities, except where such entities have been authorised to carry out specific government services on behalf of the Government of Seychelles, or where required by law (for example, in response to a valid court order or lawful request by a competent authority).
Any third parties engaged to process personal data on our behalf are required to handle your data in compliance with applicable laws and with appropriate safeguards.

Data storage and security
Your personal information may be stored in databases and systems managed by or on behalf of the Government of Seychelles. Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect your data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
However, you should be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use appropriate safeguards, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws, regulations, or official records and archiving policies.

Cookies and analytics
Our Website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience, remember user preferences and collect anonymous statistical data about site usage.

• Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

• Cookies may help us understand how visitors use the Website so that we can improve its structure and content.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies by modifying your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features of the Website may not function properly.
If we use third-party analytics tools, these tools may collect and process anonymous usage data on our behalf. Any such providers are required to handle data in line with applicable data protection requirements.

Links to other websites
The Website may contain links to other government or non-government websites. Once you follow a link and leave this Website, you should note that we do not have control over the content or privacy practices of those external sites.
We cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide whilst visiting such sites, and such sites are not governed by this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to read the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Your rights
Subject to applicable laws and regulations, you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data

• Request deletion or restriction of processing of your personal data, where permitted by law

• Object to certain types of processing, where applicable

To exercise these rights, or for any privacy-related enquiry, please contact the Registration Division using the contact details provided below.

Children’s privacy
This Website is not specifically directed at children. Where services involve minors, information may be provided or submitted by parents, guardians, or other authorised representatives as required by law and relevant procedures of the Registration Division.

Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, our practices, or the services we provide. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
Your continued use of the Website after any changes are posted will be deemed acceptance of those changes.

Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Registration Division
1st Floor, Independence House
P.O. Box 142, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
Telephone: +248 428 09 00
Email: regdiv@registry.gov.sc