At sri medha college, we values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal data when you enroll in or participate in our distance education programs, including online courses, training, and related services.

By using our distance education services, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of personal information to manage your enrollment and participation in our online education programs. The data we may collect includes:

• Personal Identification Information: Full name, email address, phone number, date of birth, and student ID.
• Academic Information: Enrollment details, course registrations, grades, transcripts, assignments, feedback, and other academic records.
• Payment Information: Credit card or other payment method details for tuition and fees (if applicable).
• Communication Data: Emails, messages, and other correspondence between you and our support team, faculty, or administration.
• Usage Data: Information about your use of our online learning platform, including login data, course progress, interaction with course materials, quizzes, and exam results.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• Course Enrollment and Management: To process your enrollment, provide access to course materials, communicate important information, and support course completion.
• Academic Support and Feedback: To track your academic performance, provide feedback on assignments, grades, and offer support (e.g., tutoring, academic counseling).
• Communication: To send essential communications about your course, including updates, deadlines, announcements, and any changes to course schedules.
• Payment Processing: To process payments for tuition, fees, or other services related to your distance education.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable educational laws and regulations (such as FERPA or other local laws), accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Encryption: Use of encryption to protect sensitive data such as payment details.
• Secure Storage: Storing your data in secure systems that comply with industry standards.
• Access Control: Restricting access to your data to only authorized personnel who need it to perform their duties.
• Regular Audits: Conducting regular security audits and updates to maintain the highest standards of data protection.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

• With Internal Departments: We may share your data with relevant departments within the institution, such as the academic support team, IT services, or financial services, to manage your education and provide necessary support.
• Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third-party vendors to provide certain services such as payment processing, content hosting, or technical support. These providers are required to adhere to our privacy and security standards.
• Legal and Regulatory Obligations: We may share your data when required by law, such as responding to subpoenas, court orders, or regulatory requests, or when necessary to protect our rights or property.
• With Educational Partners: We may share your data with partners or affiliated institutions who assist with course content, certifications, or other educational services, but only to the extent necessary for your academic progress.

5. Your Rights Regarding Your Information

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

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction and Updates: You can request corrections or updates to your information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your data, subject to our retention policies and applicable laws.
• Opt-out of Communications: You can choose to opt-out of non-essential communications, such as marketing emails or newsletters.
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

6. Retention of Your Information

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal requirements, and maintain academic records. Once no longer necessary, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us