National Engineering College is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard information provided by students, staff, website visitors, and other stakeholders. By interacting with us or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, improve, and personalize our services. Information collected may include:

1. Personal Information:
   • Name, contact information (address, phone number, email), date of birth, and demographic data.
   • Academic details, such as enrollment records, grades, course details, and attendance.
   • Financial information related to tuition fees, scholarships, and payments.
2. Sensitive Personal Information:
   • Identification documents (such as student ID, national ID numbers, or passport details).
   • Health records (for student welfare, campus healthcare, and emergency purposes).
3. Usage Information:
   • Information on how you use our website and online services, including IP address, browser type, and usage patterns.
4. Communication Records:
   • Information from emails, phone calls, and in-person interactions with college representatives.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for various purposes, including:

1. Providing Educational Services: Managing student enrollment, academic records, attendance, grades, and certification.
2. Administrative Purposes: Processing admissions, billing, and payments, as well as communicating essential college updates.
3. Health and Safety: Managing health records for student welfare, safety, and emergency care.
4. Improving Services: Enhancing our website, academic programs, and administrative processes.
5. Compliance and Legal Obligations: Adhering to regulatory requirements and responding to legal requests.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or lease personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following situations:

1. With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party providers to help with services such as data processing, IT support, and secure record management.
2. For Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, to respond to legal proceedings, or to protect the safety and rights of our college community.
3. For Academic Collaboration: Information may be shared with partnering educational institutions or certification boards when necessary for academic or certification purposes.

4. Data Security

We are committed to protecting your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Security measures include:

1. Data Encryption: We use encryption technology to protect sensitive data in transit and at rest.
2. Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to sensitive information, and access is limited to what is necessary for specific roles.
3. Regular Audits: We conduct periodic audits and updates to ensure data security and compliance with best practices.

5. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

1. Access and Correction: You can request access to your information and ask us to correct inaccuracies.
2. Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data under certain conditions.
3. Objection: You may object to how your data is processed, particularly if used for marketing or non-academic purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but note that disabling cookies may affect your website experience.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make changes, we will notify you by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy and, if required, provide additional notice on our website. Your continued use of our services and website after changes are posted signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.