At Bhuvneshwari Inter College, we take the security of our students’, parents’, and staff’s personal data seriously. This Data Security Policy outlines how we protect the personal and payment information you provide when interacting with our website and payment systems.
1. Data Collection and Usage
We collect and process personal data, including but not limited to:
- Student Information: Name, address, date of birth, academic records.
- Parent/Guardian Information: Name, contact details (phone number, email, address).
- Payment Information: Credit/debit card details, bank account details for processing payments securely.
- Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our website (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited).
This information is used for educational purposes, administrative processes, and processing online payments through our secure payment gateway.
2. Data Protection Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal and financial information, including:
- SSL Encryption: All sensitive data transmitted through our website is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology to prevent unauthorized access.
- Payment Gateway Security: Payments made through our platform are processed by a third-party payment gateway provider that is PCI-DSS compliant, ensuring your payment data is handled securely.
- Access Controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only. We implement role-based access controls and require authentication for anyone accessing sensitive information.
- Data Masking: Sensitive payment information, such as credit card or bank account details, is masked or encrypted to prevent exposure during processing.
3. Data Storage and Retention
We store personal and payment data only for as long as necessary to fulfill educational, legal, and administrative requirements:
- Personal Information: Stored securely in encrypted databases.
- Payment Information: We do not store your full payment details. Our third-party payment processor handles this information securely during transactions.
Data is retained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and we periodically review and delete any outdated or unnecessary personal data.
4. Third-Party Data Sharing
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except:
- Payment Gateway Providers: To process online transactions.
- Government and Legal Authorities: If required by law to comply with requests or protect our rights.
Any third-party services used (such as payment processors) are vetted to ensure they comply with security and data protection standards.
5. Data Breach Response
In the event of a data breach, we will:
- Take immediate steps to contain the breach.
- Notify affected individuals and regulatory authorities within 72 hours if required by law.
- Conduct a thorough investigation and implement corrective actions to prevent future breaches.
6. User Rights
You have the right to:
- Access Your Data: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Update Your Data: Correct any inaccurate or outdated information.
- Delete Your Data: Request the deletion of your personal data, where applicable.
- Restrict Processing: Request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies help us:
- Maintain Security: Detect suspicious activity or potential fraud.
- Enhance User Experience: Remember preferences and login details.
You can manage your cookie settings through your browser and disable them if desired, but this may impact the website’s functionality.
8. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to update this Data Security Policy from time to time to comply with legal requirements or improve security practices. The most recent version will always be posted on our website.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about data security or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Address:
Ward no. 08, late Dr Awadhesh Kumar Pandey lane, Lohiya Nagar, Pipraich, Gorakhpur 273152
Phone:
+91-7388769759
Email:
info@bhuvneshwari.com