BRD Institute – Privacy Policy

BRD Institute is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its students, applicants, and website users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.

By accessing our services or enrolling in any program, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1. Personal Information:
   • Name, date of birth, gender
   • Mobile number, email address
   • Address and identification details (such as Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
2. Academic Information:
   • Educational qualifications
   • Certificates and documents submitted during admission
3. Payment Information:
   • Transaction details (amount, mode of payment, date)
4. Technical Information (Website Users):
   • IP address, browser type, device information
   • Website usage data (cookies, analytics)

2. Purpose of Data Collection

Your information is collected and used for the following purposes:

• Processing admissions and enrollment
• Maintaining student records
• Providing course-related services and support
• Conducting internal/external assessments
• Issuing certificates
• Providing job assistance services
• Communication regarding courses, updates, and notices
• Legal and regulatory compliance

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

BRD Institute does not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following cases:

• With employers/placement partners for job assistance (with student consent)
• With government authorities or regulatory bodies, if required by law
• With service providers (such as payment gateways or IT services) for operational purposes

4. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no system is completely secure, and the Institute shall not be held liable for any data breach beyond its reasonable control.

5. Data Retention

Your personal data and academic records may be retained by the Institute for as long as necessary for:

• Academic and administrative purposes
• Legal and compliance requirements

The Institute reserves the right to retain records even after course completion.

6. Student Responsibility

Students are responsible for providing accurate and complete information at the time of admission.

Any false or misleading information may result in:

• Cancellation of admission
• Withholding of certificates
• Legal action (if applicable)

7. Use of Photos, Videos & Testimonials

BRD Institute may use students’:

• Photographs
• Videos
• Testimonials

for promotional, marketing, and educational purposes (website, social media, advertisements).

By enrolling, the student provides consent for such use without any compensation.

8. Cookies & Website Usage

Our website may use cookies and tracking tools to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.

Users can choose to disable cookies through their browser settings.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website or communication may contain links to third-party websites. The Institute is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites.

10. Limitation of Liability

BRD Institute shall not be held liable for any:

• Loss or misuse of data due to factors beyond its control
• Unauthorized access caused by third-party actions
• Technical failures or cyber incidents

11. Updates to Privacy Policy

The Institute reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice.

Continued use of services shall be deemed as acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Administrative Authority

BRD Institute operates under the academic guidance and administrative framework of Proxiva Council of Management and Technology, and data may be processed under its supervision for administrative and academic purposes.

13. Consent & Declaration

By enrolling in BRD Institute or using its services, you:

• Consent to the collection and use of your information as described above
• Confirm that the information provided is true and correct
• Agree not to raise any dispute regarding the use of data as per this policy