Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Institute of Bharath Education ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our educational services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
  • Academic records and educational background
  • Application forms and supporting documents
  • Payment and billing information
  • Emergency contact information
  • Photographs for identification purposes

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Device information and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • Referring website information
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Processing applications and enrollment in our programs
  • Providing educational services and academic support
  • Communicating with students about programs, events, and updates
  • Processing payments and managing financial records
  • Maintaining academic records and transcripts
  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Improving our services and website functionality
  • Marketing and promotional activities (with consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Affiliated Universities: With Bangalore University, Jain University, KSOU, Mysore University, and other partner institutions for academic purposes
  • Government Bodies: With educational boards (BISE, BOSSE, JUI, KSOU) and government agencies as required by law
  • Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist in providing our services
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific purposes

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage
  • Secure servers and databases with restricted access
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Staff training on data protection practices
  • Incident response procedures for data breaches

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide educational services and maintain academic records
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
  • Academic records may be retained permanently as required by educational regulations

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another institution
  • Objection: Object to certain processing activities
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for marketing communications

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are participating in our study abroad programs, your information may be transferred to partner institutions in other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are designed for students of appropriate age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Phone: +91 70199 41252
  • Email: sawoodkhan633@gmail.com
  • Address: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

14. Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with applicable data protection laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 of India.