1. Introduction
Welcome to cisgoa.edu.in (“Website”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information:
• Name, address, contact details (phone number, email)
• Date of birth, age, gender
• Educational qualifications and academic records
• Photographs
Sensitive Personal Data or Information (SPDI):
• Passwords and financial information (if applicable)
• Biometric information (if collected)
• Medical records and history (if applicable)
Non-Personal Information:
• Browser type, IP address, device information
• Usage data and website analytics
3. Purpose of Collection
We collect and use your information for the following purposes:
• Student admissions and enrollment processes
• Academic administration and record-keeping
• Communication regarding academic activities, events, and updates
• Improving our website and services
• Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
4. Consent
By using this Website or providing your information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. For Sensitive Personal Data or Information, we will obtain your explicit consent before collection.
You have the option to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
5. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances to:
- subsidiary, or affiliate of our institute
- third-party service providers for the purpose of enabling them to provide their services, including (without limitation) IT service providers, data storage, hosting and server providers, analytics, error loggers, debt collectors, maintenance or problem-solving providers, marketing providers, professional advisors, and payment systems operators
- our employees and/or related entities
- courts, tribunals, regulatory authorities, and law enforcement officers, as required by law, in connection with any actual or prospective legal proceedings, or in order to establish, exercise, or defend our legal rights
- third parties, including agents or sub-contractors, who assist us in providing
information, products, services, or direct marketing to you - third parties to collect and process data
- an entity that buys, or to which we transfer all or substantially all of our assets and business
6. Security Practices
We implement reasonable security practices and procedures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:
• Secure servers and encrypted data transmission
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Regular security audits and updates
• Employee training on data protection
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable laws and regulations.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Access and review your personal information held by us
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdraw consent for processing your information (subject to legal obligations)
• Raise concerns or complaints regarding data handling
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. That are not operated or owned by us We have no control and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policy or practices of such websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies. The inclusion of such links do not amount to endorsement of such third party websites.
11. Changes to Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. LEGAL BASIS FOR DATA PROCESSING
We collect and process personal information based on several legal grounds:
Contractual Necessity: Information needed to fulfil our agreement with you, such as delivering educational services.
Legal Obligation: Compliance with central and state regulations, such as maintaining student records.
Legitimate Interests: For administrative efficiency, fraud prevention, and service improvement, provided these do not override your fundamental rights.
13.ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION
We are not responsible if information made available on this site is not accurate, complete or current. The material on this site is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting primary, more accurate, more complete or more timely sources of information. Any reliance on the material on this site is at your own risk.
This site may contain certain historical information. Historical information, necessarily, is not current and is provided for your reference only. We reserve the right to modify the contents of this site at any time, but we have no obligation to update any information on our site.
14. Grievance Officer
In accordance with the IT Rules 2011, we have appointed a Grievance Officer to address your concerns:
Name: Presley Fernandes
Designation: Grievance Officer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 8956357313
Address: Chowgule House, Mormugao Harbour, Vasco Goa.403803
The Grievance Officer will respond to complaints within one month from the date of receipt.
15. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Chowgule International School
Address: Adjacent to Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Chowgule Education Complex, Gogol, Margao, Goa-403602
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +918956357313
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Note: This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in [Margao/Goa].
