Privacy Policy

1 Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when it is voluntarily provided by you or is necessary for the delivery of our educational and administrative services. This includes:

• Full name, date of birth, gender, and nationality
• Contact details: postal address, phone number, and email address
• Academic qualifications and supporting documents submitted during the admission process
• Payment information submitted through our authorised payment gateway (processed securely; we do not store card or banking details)
• Device and browsing data collected automatically via cookies when you visit our website

2 How We Use Your Information

Information collected is used solely for legitimate institutional and administrative purposes, including:

• Processing and managing admission applications
• Communicating regarding enrolment status, fee dues, academic schedules, and examination notifications
• Processing online fee payments and generating receipts
• Maintaining academic and institutional records as required by the Indian Nursing Council
• Improving the functionality and usability of our website
• Responding to enquiries submitted through the Contact Us form

We do not use your personal data for marketing, advertising, or any commercial purpose unrelated to your engagement with the Institution.

3 Data Protection & Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:

• Secure HTTPS encryption on all web pages where data is submitted
• Access controls limiting data to authorised institutional personnel only
• Payment transactions processed through PCI-DSS compliant gateways such as Razorpay
• Regular review of data handling practices in line with applicable Indian data protection regulations

4 Cookies

Our website may use cookies small text files placed on your device — to improve your browsing experience.

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly
• Analytical cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

5 Sharing of Information with Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. Information may be shared only with:

• Payment gateway providers (e.g., Razorpay) solely to process fee transactions
• Regulatory bodies such as the Indian Nursing Council or Bihar State Nursing Council
• When required by applicable law, court order, or governmental authority
• Our parent organisation, Emmanuel Hospital Association, for institutional reporting

6 Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required under applicable educational and legal record-keeping obligations. Academic records are maintained for the minimum period mandated by the Indian Nursing Council.

7 Your Rights

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, to request corrections, or to seek deletion where permitted by law.

8 Contact for Privacy Concerns

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: