Data Protection & Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Excellence College ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name, email address, phone number, and postal address
• Student ID, admission number, and academic records
• Payment and financial information
• Photographs and identification documents
• Emergency contact information

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Website usage data and cookies
• Access logs and timestamps

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To process admissions and manage student records
• To provide educational services and support
• To communicate with students, parents, and staff
• To process fee payments and financial transactions
• To maintain academic records and generate reports
• To ensure campus security and safety
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• To improve our services and website functionality

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Authorized staff members and faculty
• Government agencies and regulatory bodies (as required by law)
• Service providers who assist in our operations
• Educational partners and affiliated institutions
• Legal authorities when required by law or court order

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security audits.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Object to processing of your data
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Academic records may be retained for extended periods as required by law.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

9. Third-Party Links

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

10. Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We collect and process children's data only with appropriate parental consent and in compliance with applicable laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.