Villa College is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and store your information when you use our website and related services.
1. Information We Collect:
We collect personal information from you in several ways, including:
Information you provide directly: This may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, student ID, academic information, and other information you provide when you contact us, apply for admission, register for courses, or use our online services.
Information we collect automatically: This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, browsing history, and other information about your interaction with our website.
Information from third-party sources: We may also receive information about you from third-party sources, such as social media platforms and educational institutions.
2. How We Use Your Information:
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
To provide you with the information and services you request, such as processing your application for admission, registering you for courses, and providing you with academic resources.
To communicate with you about our programs, events, and other news and information that may be of interest to you.
To improve our website and related services.
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
3. How We Share Your Information:
We may share your personal information with the following third parties:
Service providers: We may share your information with service providers who help us operate our website and provide services to you, such as email service providers, data analytics providers, and payment processors.
Educational institutions: We may share your academic information with educational institutions you have requested or authorized us to share it with.
Government agencies: We may share your information with government agencies as required by law.
We will not share your personal information with third-party advertisers or marketing platforms without your consent.
4. Your Choices:
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time. You can also opt out of receiving marketing communications from us. To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@villacollege.edu.mv
5. Data Security:
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no security system is perfect, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.
6. Cookies:
We use cookies and similar technologies to track your activity on our website and personalize your experience. You can control the use of cookies by adjusting your browser settings.
7. International Transfers:
Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws than your own country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to these countries.
8. Changes to this Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website.
9. Contact Us:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@villacollege.edu.mv
Effective Date: 25/01/2023
10. Additional Information:
For more information about your privacy rights in the Maldives, please visit the website of the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy.