At St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, we respect your privacy and are dedicated to safeguarding any personal information shared with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, manage, and disclose personal data related to our students and employees.

Information We Collect

We may gather personal details such as your full name, contact number, email address, residential address, and similar data when you apply for admission or employment in the University. Academic records, professional qualifications, resumes, and references may also be collected.

Additionally, when you browse our official website, we may automatically collect certain technical data, including your IP address, browser details, operating system, and usage patterns.

Use of Personal Information

Your personal information may be used for purposes including, but not limited to:

• Administering academic and administrative operations such as enrollment, student support, and career guidance.
• Communicating with you regarding academic programs, services, announcements, and University events.
• Processing tuition payments and managing scholarships.
• Complying with statutory obligations and fulfilling requests from regulatory bodies.

We may also utilize your data for any purpose aligned with this policy, based on your consent or as allowed by applicable law.

Disclosure of Personal Information

Your personal data may be shared with external entities under the following circumstances:

• With service providers and vendors who support us in delivering services such as IT infrastructure, payment gateways, and outreach.
• With government bodies or authorized authorities as mandated by law or in situations requiring legal protection.

Data Security

We implement maximum possible safeguards to secure your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Security measures may include encryption, firewalls, secure servers, and restricted access protocols. However, no system is completely immune to breaches. We encourage users to maintain strong passwords and exercise caution when sharing sensitive information online.

Your Rights and Options

You may have certain rights concerning your personal data, including the right to view, correct, or request deletion of your information. You may also opt out of certain types of data processing, such as promotional communications.

To exercise these rights or for more information about how we handle personal information, please reach out to us.

Changes to this Policy

This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time and any significant updates will be notified on our website.