Privacy Policy
Vivekananda College of Skill Development
Effective Date:18/06/25
Welcome to Vivekananda College of Skill Development ("VCSD", "we", "us", or "our"). Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website https://vcskilldevelopment.in/ and use our educational services.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us and information collected automatically when you visit our website or use our services.
1.1 Personal Information
This may include, but is not limited to:
- Name
- Contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)
- Date of birth
- Educational background
- Employment details (if applicable)
- Payment information (for course enrollment)
- Any other information you provide in forms, applications, or communications
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We also collect data automatically such as:
- Browser type and version
- IP address
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited on our website
- Time and date of access
- Referring URLs
- Clickstream data
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and manage your course registrations and enrollments
- To communicate with you regarding your course progress, updates, and announcements
- To process payments and financial transactions securely
- To respond to your inquiries, requests, or support issues
- To improve and personalize your experience on our website
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- To send marketing communications (only with your consent)
- To analyze usage trends and enhance our website’s functionality and content
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We value your privacy and do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party companies for payment, hosting, analytics, marketing.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
- Affiliates and Partners: For course delivery or joint programs with consent.
- Business Transfers: During mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures including encryption, secure servers, and regular audits. However, no method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.
- What are cookies? Small text files on your device to remember preferences.
- Types: Essential, Performance, Marketing.
- You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Your Rights and Choices
- Access: Request your personal data copy.
- Correction: Fix inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion where applicable.
- Restriction: Limit how we use your data.
- Objection: Object to certain data uses.
- Data Portability: Request export of your data.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw marketing or other consents anytime.
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18. Parents/guardians can request deletion if data was shared in error.
8. External Links
We are not responsible for privacy practices of third-party websites linked from our site. Review their policies separately.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.
10. Contact Us
Vivekananda College of Skill Development
Email: info@vcskilldevelopment.in
Phone: +91-9433149719
Address: Gr Floor, 26 Ananda Mohan Bose Road, Motijheel, Dumdum, Kolkata-700044