Sham Institute, We is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your Personal Information when you interact with our website, services, and institution.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information, including:

• Personal Information: This includes, but is not limited to, your full name, contact details (address, email, telephone number), date of birth, student identification number, academic records (transcripts, grades, attendance), emergency contact information, demographic data, and any other information that directly or indirectly identifies you.
• Financial Information: This encompasses payment details for tuition fees, registration fees, and other services, including credit/debit card information and bank account details.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, online portals, and digital services. This may include pages visited, time spent on pages, search queries, and interactions with online learning platforms.
• Technical Information: We automatically collect technical data, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
• Sensitive Information: In certain situations, we may collect sensitive information such as health records (for disability accommodations), or background check data (for employment). This data is collected with explicit consent and handled with heightened security measures.

2. How We Use Your Information

We utilize the collected data for the following purposes:

• Educational Services: To provide and manage educational programs, maintain student records, process applications, and facilitate academic activities.
• Communication: To communicate important updates, announcements, event notifications, and administrative information.
• Financial Transactions: To process payments, manage financial transactions, and provide financial aid services.
• Website and Service Improvement: To enhance our website, online portals, and digital services through data analysis, personalized learning experiences, and user feedback.
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements, including those related to educational authorities and data protection.
• Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and security breaches.
• Research and Analytics: For internal research, statistical analysis, and institutional improvement purposes.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your Personal Information. We may share data under the following circumstances:

• Government Authorities: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Third-Party Service Providers: With trusted service providers who assist us in providing our services, such as payment processors, learning management systems, IT support, and data analytics providers. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data.
• Affiliated Educational Institutions and Accrediting Bodies: For academic purposes, enrollment verification, accreditation reviews, and collaborative educational programs.
• With your consent: for any other sharing that requires your explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, regular security audits, and secure data storage practices. However, no data transmission or storage system is entirely secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your Personal Information.
• Rectification: Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Erasure: Request the deletion of your Personal Information under certain conditions.
• Restriction of Processing: Request the limitation of how we process your information.
• Data Portability: Receive your information in a portable format.
• Object: Object to the processing of your information.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time, where applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information]. We may require you to verify your identity before processing your request.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. International Data Transfers

If your Personal Information is transferred internationally, we will implement appropriate safeguards to ensure its protection in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Data Retention

We retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Sham Institute
Next to Mangalore Gate Complex, Kankanady, Mangaluru, Karnataka – 575002
Email: info@shaminstitute.com