Privacy policy
The Faculty of Administration and Economics (FAE) of the Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH) is committed to safeguarding privacy and protecting the personal data of users of its web portal, ensuring transparent, secure processing in compliance with current Chilean legislation (Law No. 19,628 on the Protection of Private Life and its amendments).
Through our digital platforms and institutional forms, FAE USACH may collect the following personal data:
- Contact and Identification Data: Full name, RUT/ID Number, email address, phone number, country, and city of residence.
- Academic and Professional Information: Institution of origin, profession, program of interest (Undergraduate, Graduate, Continuing Education), level of education, and academic background voluntarily uploaded.
- Browsing and Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, length of visit, and pages viewed within the website.
Data collected on this website is used exclusively for the Faculty’s own academic, administrative, and informational purposes, which include:
- Responding to requests for information, inquiries, or questions submitted through the contact form.
- Managing application, admission, and enrollment processes for undergraduate, master’s, doctorate, diploma, and certificate programs.
- Sending newsletters, invitations to seminars, lectures, conferences, and academic or cultural events organized by FAE USACH.
- Conducting internal statistical analyses and surveys aimed at improving the quality of our services and academic offerings.
By completing and submitting any form on the FAE USACH web portal, the user grants express and informed consent for the processing of their personal data under the purposes detailed in this policy.
FAE USACH guarantees that it will not sell, assign, or share personal user data with private companies or third parties outside the university structure, except in the following cases:
- Requirements from central administrative units of the Universidad de Santiago de Chile for processing enrollments, degrees, certificates, or global institutional procedures.
- Express legal mandate or judicial order issued by competent courts of the Republic of Chile.
- Technology and digital infrastructure service providers operating under confidentiality agreements and strict compliance with data protection laws.
This website uses technical and analytical cookies (such as Google Analytics) to optimize the browsing experience, measure visitor traffic, and adapt the platform to community needs. Users may configure or disable cookies at any time through their web browser settings without preventing general access to website information.
In accordance with Law No. 19,628, data subjects have the right to exercise the following rights at any time:
- Access: Request information regarding personal data stored by the Faculty.
- Rectification: Request the correction of inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete data.
- Cancellation or Deletion: Request the deletion of their data when it is no longer needed for authorized institutional purposes.
- Opposition: Object to the use of their data for specific informational or promotional communications.
To exercise these rights, users may send a written request stating their RUT/ID Number and details of the request to the official contact email of FAE USACH.
FAE USACH applies technical and organizational security standards to protect collected information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or improper disclosure.
The Faculty reserves the right to update or amend this policy to adapt to legislative updates or operational requirements. Any modifications will be published promptly on this web page.