Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 2024
At St Bernadette International College, accessible from stbernadetteinternationalcollege.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Fill out forms on our website.
- Register for events, newsletters, or other services.
- Contact us via email, phone, or postal services.
- Interact with us on social media platforms.
The types of personal information we may collect include, but are not limited to:
- Name
- Contact information (email address, phone number, postal address)
- Academic and professional information
- Any other information you choose to provide
We also collect non-personally identifiable information through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies, including:
- IP addresses
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited on our website
- Time spent on pages
2. Use of Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you about admissions, events, and services.
- To process your applications or inquiries.
- To personalize and improve our website and services.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- For administrative purposes, including data analysis, audits, and research.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information with trusted partners who help us provide services, such as web hosting, email delivery, or analytics.
3. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and secure servers.
While we strive to protect your personal information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Your Data Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct or update inaccurate information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal and operational requirements.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email provided below.
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your user experience and collect non-personal information. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the website.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by St Bernadette International College. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
St Bernadette International College
No. 27 Layards Road, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka
Email: paul@sbic.lk