1. Introduction and Scope

The Board of Applied Sciences and Technology (BAST) Islamabad is committed to protecting the privacy of our applicants, students, affiliated center staff (ATPs), and visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, process, and secure personal information obtained through our official website (www.bast.com.pk), our admin portals (my.bast.com.pk), and verification lookups.

By registering for BAST academic courses, submitting online admission forms, or utilizing our public database verification lookup, you consent to the data collection and processing methodologies outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

To deliver standardized educational validation, BAST collects the following categories of information:

• Personal Registration Details: Full Name, Father's Name, Gender, Date of Birth, and CNIC/B-Form Number.
• Contact Information: Mailing address, email address, and active phone/WhatsApp numbers.
• Academic Records: Current academic qualification, selected trade course, duration, grades, total marks, and obtained marks.
• Professional Information (RPL Applicants): Relevant work history logs, resume files, and employer reference letters.
• System Logs: IP address, browser metadata, and lookup log parameters when utilizing the Instant Verification Portal.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your personal and academic information is processed strictly for educational and validation purposes:

1. Database Registration: Logging student profiles under unique serial, registration, and roll numbers.
2. Credential Lookups: Allowing employers, embassies, and visa boards to verify academic transcripts online.
3. Portal Administration: Providing secure login accounts to ATP administrators at my.bast.com.pk.
4. Communications: Contacting applicants regarding admission status, assessment schedules, and registration updates.

4. Data Security and Integrity

BAST implements rigorous technical and organizational security measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of stored data:

• SSL Encryption: All data transferred between users and BAST portals is encrypted via HTTPS SSL technology.
• Database Backups: Secure, encrypted daily database backups are maintained to prevent data loss.
• Restricted Access: Only authorized registry staff and auditing controllers are granted backend access to candidate profile details.

5. Data Retention and Sharing

Because BAST certificates serve as lifetime credentials for employment and immigration, student academic registration records are retained indefinitely in our secure verification archives.

We do not sell, rent, or lease candidate databases to third-party advertisers. Personal information is only shared with:

• Your selected Affiliated Training Partner (ATP) campus to facilitate local evaluations.
• Embassy attestation departments, government agencies, or authorized background verification bodies (upon direct employer verification request).

6. Contact Privacy Desk

If you have inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, wish to request corrections of typographical errors in your profile, or need clarification on verification details, please email our privacy team at privacy@bast.com.pk.