Privacy Policy - Kashyap College of Nursing

Effective Date: May 7, 2026
Last Updated: May 7, 2026

Introduction
Information We Collect
How We Use Your Information
Legal Basis for Processing
Data Sharing and Disclosure
Data Retention
Security of Your Information
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Your Privacy Rights
Children's Privacy
Third-Party Links
International Data Transfers
Contact Information
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Compliance with Laws

1. Introduction

Kashyap College of Nursing ("we," "us," "our," or "College") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.kashyapnursing.edu and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways:

2.1 Personal Information You Provide Directly:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Address
Date of birth
Educational background
Academic records (if applicable)
Payment information
Inquiry type and messages
Any other information you voluntarily submit

2.2 Automatically Collected Information:

When you access our website, we may automatically collect:

Browser type and version
Operating system
IP address
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Links clicked
Referral source
Device type and identifiers
Approximate geographic location

2.3 Information From Third Parties:

Information from educational institutions
Information from government bodies (for verification)
Information from social media platforms (if you link accounts)

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Uses:

To process your inquiry or admission application
To contact you regarding programs and services
To send educational materials and updates
To verify your identity and educational qualifications
To improve our website and services
To provide customer support
To conduct research and analytics
To comply with legal obligations

3.2 Communication:

To send newsletters, updates, and promotional content
To respond to your inquiries and requests
To notify you of important changes to our policies
To invite you to events or webinars

3.3 Administrative:

To maintain accurate records
To prevent fraud and illegal activities
To enforce our terms and policies
To protect the rights, safety, and property of our College

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

Consent - You have explicitly consented to the processing
Contract - Processing is necessary to fulfill our contract with you
Legal Obligation - We are required by law to process your data
Legitimate Interests - Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests
Public Task - Processing is necessary for our educational mission

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary:

Admission inquiries: 1-2 years
Student records: Throughout enrollment + 7 years after completion
Contact form submissions: 1 year
Email communications: 1-2 years
Cookies and tracking data: Up to 2 years

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal requirements.

7. Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

HTTPS encryption for data transmission
Secure servers and firewalls
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Employee training on data protection
Secure password practices

However, no method of transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies:

8.1 Types of Cookies:

Essential cookies (required for website function)
Analytics cookies (to understand user behavior)
Marketing cookies (for targeted advertising)
Preference cookies (to remember your choices)

8.2 Your Choices:

You can control cookies through browser settings
You can opt-out of tracking technologies
Some cookies are essential and cannot be disabled
Disabling cookies may affect website functionality

9. Your Privacy Rights

You may have the following rights:

Right to access your personal information
Right to know what data we collect
Right to correct inaccurate data
Right to delete your data (right to be forgotten)
Right to opt-out of marketing communications
Right to request data in portable format

How to Exercise Your Rights:

Email us at: principal@kashyapnursing.com

We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing information.

12. International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in India. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to India for processing and storage.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Kashyap College of Nursing
Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Email: principal@kashyapnursing.com
Phone: +91 9133 442277

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Your continued use of our website following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means you accept the changes.

15. Compliance with Laws

This Privacy Policy complies with applicable data protection laws, including:

Indian Information Technology Act, 2000
Telecom Commercial Communications Regulation
MEITY Guidelines on Data Protection

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