PRIVACY POLICY - SVNU
1. INTRODUCTION
Swami Vivekanand University (SVNU), managed by SVNU Group of Institutions, India, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its students, applicants, visitors, and website users.
The University is spread over approximately 65 acres of lush green land in a pollution-free environment. Our official website is www.svnu.org.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our online services.
2. OFFICIAL WEBSITE
www.svnu.org is the only official website of Swami Vivekanand University.
We request all students, applicants, parents, and visitors to remain alert and beware of fake, cloned, or unauthorized websites, portals, and individuals claiming to represent the University.
The University shall not be responsible for information submitted to unauthorized websites or individuals.
3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following information when you use our website or services:
Full name
Email address
Mobile number
Postal address
Date of birth
Academic and educational details
Application and admission details
Documents submitted for admission or verification
Payment-related transaction information
IP address and browser information
We collect only the information necessary to provide our services and fulfill legitimate institutional purposes.
4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
The information collected may be used for the following purposes:
Student registration and admission processing
Academic and administrative services
Examination and result-related services
Verification of student records and documents
Communication regarding courses, admissions, and examinations
Processing applications and requests
Providing technical support
Improving website functionality and user experience
Maintaining institutional records
Preventing fraud and unauthorized activities
Complying with applicable laws and regulations.
5. DATA PROTECTION AND SECURITY
SVNU takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or misuse.
However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. COOKIES AND WEBSITE TRACKING
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance, understand visitor activity, and enhance user experience.
Users can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionalities.
7. SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
The University does not sell or rent users' personal information to third parties.
We may share information when necessary with:
Authorized university departments
Service providers supporting university operations
Examination and academic administration partners
Government authorities or regulatory bodies, where legally required
Law enforcement agencies, when required by applicable law
Any such sharing will be limited to legitimate purposes and applicable legal requirements.
8. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These websites have their own privacy policies and practices.
SVNU is not responsible for the privacy, security, or content of external websites. Users are advised to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before sharing personal information.
9. STUDENT AND ADMISSION INFORMATION
Information submitted through admission forms, registration forms, examination portals, or other university services may be used for academic, administrative, and verification purposes.
Students and applicants are responsible for providing accurate information and ensuring that documents submitted are genuine and valid.
10. PAYMENT INFORMATION
If online payment facilities are available, transactions may be processed through authorized third-party payment gateways.
The University does not intend to collect or store sensitive payment credentials, such as card PINs or banking passwords. Users should review the payment provider's privacy and security policies before making transactions.
11. DATA RETENTION
Personal information may be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill academic, administrative, legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements.
When information is no longer required, it may be securely deleted or anonymized, subject to applicable laws and record-retention requirements.
12. USER RIGHTS
Subject to applicable laws, users may request to:
Access their personal information
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Update their contact details
Request deletion of information where legally permissible
Raise concerns regarding the processing of their personal information
Users may contact the University through its official communication channels to submit such requests.
13. PROTECTION AGAINST FAKE WEBSITES
Swami Vivekanand University has only one official website: www.svnu.org.
Students, parents, and visitors are strongly advised to verify the authenticity of any website, email, admission notice, payment request, or communication claiming to be from the University.
Do not share personal information, academic documents, or payment details with unknown or unauthorized websites or individuals.
14. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
The University does not knowingly collect personal information from children through its website without an appropriate lawful basis or necessary consent, where required by applicable law.
Parents or legal guardians who believe that a child has provided personal information without appropriate authorization may contact the University.
15. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
SVNU reserves the right to modify, update, or revise this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in university operations, website functionality, or applicable laws.
Any updates will be published on the official website. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.
16. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, users may contact Swami Vivekanand University through its official website.
University Name: Swami Vivekanand University
Managed By: SVNU Group of Institutions, India
Official Website: www.svnu.org
Website: https://www.svnu.org
17. CONSENT
By accessing or using the official website of Swami Vivekanand University, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of information as described herein, subject to applicable laws.
Swami Vivekanand University
SVNU Group of Institutions, India
Official Website: www.svnu.org
