Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines the ways in which William Carey University India, operating under the ownership of Aria Fenwick, collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a 'User') of the williamcareyuniversity.co.in website ('Site'). This policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by William Carey University India. User privacy is immensely important to us, and as such, we have implemented robust measures to protect it. This document aims to provide clarity and assurance regarding the data we collect, the purpose of collection, and how we ensure compliance with relevant legal and ethical standards in India.

Information Collection and Use

We may collect personal identification information from Users in various ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for their name, email address, mailing address, and phone number. We collect this information to improve our services, send periodic emails, respond to inquiries and other requests or questions, and facilitate educational programs. The information collected is only shared with trusted partners under strict confidentiality and is never sold or leased to third parties.

Data Security

We follow standard data protection and security procedures to safeguard personal information under our control against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Information deemed sensitive and private information exchange between the Site and its Users is conducted over an SSL-secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security, acknowledging the inherent vulnerabilities of internet-based data exchange.

Cookies and Web Beacons

Our Site may use 'cookies' to enhance User experience. Users' web browsers place cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies or to alert them when cookies are being sent. By continuing to use the Site without changing your settings, you consent to our use of cookies. We may use cookies to understand and save User preferences for future visits, keep track of advertisements, and compile aggregate data about Site traffic interaction to offer better experiences and tools in the future.

Legal Compliance and User Rights

William Carey University India complies with applicable data protection and privacy laws in India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and its successor amendments. Users have a right to access their data; should they wish to exercise this right, they must contact us through the provided contact avenues. We allow users to correct, update, modify, or delete Personal Information held about them. Users can exercise this right by contacting us via email at [email protected]. Furthermore, this Policy can be updated from time to time; thus, we encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect.