Privacy Policy

Introduction

S.D. Institute of Management and Technology (referred to as “SDIMT”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you engage with us, whether through our website, admissions process, or other interactions with the institute.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of personal information to provide you with the best possible experience and to meet academic, administrative, and legal requirements. The information we may collect includes:

Personal Information: Name, date of birth, gender, address, contact details (phone number, email), educational background, and identification documents (e.g., Aadhar, Passport).
Academic Information: Details of your academic qualifications, grades, transcripts, certifications, and other information relevant to your enrollment.
Financial Information: Payment information, bank account details, scholarship information, and records of any fees or dues paid.
Technical Information: IP addresses, browser type, device information, and usage data when you access our website or online platforms.
Other Information: Any additional information you voluntarily provide in forms, during interviews, or through other communication with SDIMT.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

Admissions and Enrollment: To process your application, verify credentials, and facilitate admissions.
Academic Services: To maintain academic records, communicate with students and faculty, provide online learning platforms, and support student services.
Compliance with Legal Obligations: To comply with governmental, educational, and legal regulations.
Financial Transactions: To process payments, refunds, and scholarships.
Communication: To send important updates, newsletters, event information, and other institute-related communications.
Improvement of Services: To improve our website, online portals, and services based on usage data and feedback.
Security: To maintain the safety and security of our website and physical premises.

Sharing of Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to perform various functions (e.g., hosting platforms, payment processors, academic portals) who may have access to certain personal data to perform their duties.
Government Authorities: We may share information when required to comply with legal requests, regulations, or government authorities.
Affiliated Institutions: For academic and collaborative purposes, your information may be shared with affiliated institutions, boards, or accreditation bodies.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include both technical and organizational safeguards such as encryption, access controls, and secure storage systems. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Once personal data is no longer necessary, we will securely dispose of or anonymize it.

Your Rights

Depending on the laws applicable to your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and administrative obligations.
Objection: You may object to certain data processing activities, such as marketing communications.
Withdrawal of Consent: If consent was previously provided for specific data collection, you may withdraw it at any time.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance the user experience on our website. Cookies allow us to track user preferences, improve website performance, and gather analytical information. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third-party websites before providing any personal information.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other reasons. Any changes will be posted on our website, and where appropriate, notified to you via email or other communication channels.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

S.D. Institute of Management and Technology

Huda Road, Chhoti Line, Opposite SD Public School, Jagadhri, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana 135003
Phone: 01732-224340
Email: sdimt.mba@gmail.com