1. Information We Collect

We may collect both personally identifiable information (PII) and non-personally identifiable information (non-PII) when you visit our website or use our services.

Types of Information Collected:

• Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, student ID number, demographic details, academic records, and payment information for tuition or fees.
• Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our website, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on each page.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to monitor website usage and enhance your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for various purposes:

• To Provide Educational Services: To administer your enrollment, academic records, grades, and other academic-related activities.
• To Communicate: To send you important updates about your courses, campus events, deadlines, and notifications.
• To Process Payments: To handle tuition fees, donations, and other financial transactions.
• To Improve Website Functionality: To enhance the user experience and functionality of our website.
• For Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations, including those governing education and data protection.

3. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following instances:

• With Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party vendors who assist with services like payment processing, website hosting, and academic record management.
• For Legal or Security Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or to protect our legal rights, security, or the safety of others.
• With College Affiliates: We may share information with affiliated institutions or academic departments when necessary to provide services or enhance educational programs.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We implement a range of security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption: Sensitive data, such as financial or academic records, is encrypted during transmission.
• Access Control: Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.

5. Your Rights and Choices

As a user, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

• Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you and request corrections if the data is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Deletion: In some cases, you can request that we delete your personal data, subject to applicable laws or institutional policies.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails or newsletters at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to:

• Improve website functionality and performance.
• Personalize your experience (e.g., by remembering your preferences).
• Monitor website traffic and usage patterns.

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. However, please note that some features of the website may not work as intended if cookies are disabled.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as partners, social media platforms, or external academic resources. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before submitting personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or applicable local law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated. We encourage you to review this policy regularly for updates.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Mahabodhi College
Address: Mahabodhi College, Nalanda, Bargaon, Bihar 803111
Email: mahabodhicollege3@gmail.com
Phone: 7004091334