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Privacy Policy for Shillong Commerce College Website

Effective Date: 19-06-2025

1. Introduction

Shillong Commerce College is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, including students, parents, staff, and community members. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit www.shillongcommerceadmission.in (the "Site"). By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. Protecting your data is of utmost importance to us.

2. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

  • Voluntarily Provided Information: Information you provide when filling out forms, such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or mailing addresses (e.g., contact forms, event registrations, or newsletter sign-ups).
  • Student and Parent Information: Limited information related to enrolment or college activities, such as student names or parent contact details, only when necessary and with consent.
  • Staff Information: Contact details or professional information shared by employees for directory purposes.

B. Non-Personal Information

  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Site, such as IP addresses, browser types, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Site.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, such as remembering preferences or analyzing Site traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Managing student records
  • Fee payment tracking and management
  • Provide and improve the Site’s functionality and user experience.
  • Communicate with you, such as responding to inquiries or sharing college updates.
  • Ensure compliance with legal obligations and other applicable laws.
  • Analyse Site usage to enhance content and performance.

4. Data Sharing

  • We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
  • With Consent: When you or a parent/guardian provide explicit consent.
  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors (e.g., hosting providers, email services, finance companies) who assist in operating the Site, bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as in response to a warrant or to protect the safety of our community.
  • College Operations: Limited sharing within the college district authorities for educational or administrative purposes.

5. Protection of Student Information

  • Protect personally identifiable information in education records.
  • Obtain parental consent before disclosing student information, except as permitted by law.
  • Limit the collection of student data on the Site to what is necessary for educational and management purposes only.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., payment platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

8. User Rights

  • Disable cookies through your browser, though this may affect Site functionality.
  • Request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
  • Have the college authorities correct or modify certain data fields.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on the Site with a revised "Last Updated" date.

10. Compliance with Laws

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the country of India, in compliance with applicable federal and state education laws. This privacy policy aligns with relevant regulations, including, Indian IT Act.