Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 30, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes the policies and procedures of Vagdevi Commerce College, Vizag ("we", "our", or "us") on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our website and services, and informs you of your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Words with capitalized initial letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply whether the terms appear in singular or plural.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Account refers to a unique profile created for you to access parts of our services.
- Application refers to VCC Vizag.
- College refers to Vagdevi Commerce College, Vizag.
- Cookies are small data files placed on your device to help track activity and improve your experience.
- Country refers to India.
- Device means any device that can access our services (e.g., computer, smartphone).
- Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Service refers to the website and any associated applications provided by VCC Vizag.
- Service Provider refers to any third-party company or individual that processes data on behalf of the college.
- Usage Data refers to data collected automatically when using the service.
- Website refers to the official website of VCC Vizag, accessible at http://vagdevicommercecollege.com.
- You means the individual using our services or accessing our website.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
We may collect the following personal information:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Postal address (including city, state, and ZIP code)
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically and may include:
- IP address
- Browser type/version
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Device identifiers
Device Permissions
If you use our application, we may request access to your camera or photo library (with your permission) for features related to academic use.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You may refuse cookies via your browser settings, but some services may become limited.
Types of cookies used include:
- Essential Cookies (for site functionality)
- Preference Cookies (to remember settings)
- Analytics Cookies (to understand usage patterns)
Use of Your Personal Data
We may use your data to:
- Provide and maintain services
- Manage student or inquiry accounts
- Send notifications or academic communications
- Provide updates, offers, or announcements
- Comply with legal requirements
- Improve services through analysis
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share your data:
- With Service Providers (for maintenance or support)
- In case of institutional changes (e.g., mergers)
- With legal authorities when required
- With affiliated educational partners (with your consent)
Retention and Deletion of Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary. You may request deletion or access to your personal data by contacting us (see Contact section).
Transfer of Data
Your data may be transferred to and maintained on servers outside your locality. We ensure all data transfers follow applicable data protection laws.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has shared personal data with us, please contact us.
Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. All changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.