Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to kgi.edu.in and acknowledges the importance of protecting your privacy. We respect your privacy and appreciate your trust in us. This policy states how we act toward user data collected on https://www.kgi.edu.in and other offline sources. This Privacy Policy applies to our website's present and former visitors and customers. By clicking and using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
Kgi.edu.in belongs to the Koshys Educational Trust, a trust incorporated under the provisions of the Indian Trust Act. 1882, — having its registered office at 31/1, Kannur P.O, Hennur-Bagalur Road, Mitganahalli, Kadusonnapanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562149.

Information We Gather

Contact information: We gather your personal information, such as Name, Email, Mobile Number, Landline Number, Street, City, State, Pincode, Country, and IP Address.
Payment and billing details: We gather your Billing Name, Billing Location, and Payment Method while filling out the application form. Note: WE DO NOT collect your details related to your credit card number, expiry date, or other details associated with your credit card on your website. Credit card information will be obtained and processed through our online payment partner.
Information posted: We gather information you post in a shared space on our website or on any third-party social media site belonging to kgi.edu.in
Demographic information: We may gather demographic information related to you, such as events you may be interested in, events you may be interested in participating, application form, survey, or other information stated by you during the usage of our website.
Other Information: While using our website, we may gather information about your IP address and the browser used to access it. We may review the site you use, the total time spent on our website, the pages accessed, and what other site you visit upon exiting our website. We may also collect the type of cell phone device you are using or the type of version - system or device running.

How We Gather Information In Various Ways

We gather information from you directly: We collect information from you during the admission form process. Also, data is collected if you leave a comment or ask us a question on our website via phone or email.
We store information passively: We use tracking tools, such as Google Analytics, Google Webmaster, Web Beacons, and Browser Cookies, to gather data related to your usage on our website.
We receive information from third parties: Let’s take an example, for instance, if you’re using an integrated social network call to attention feature on our website. The social media third-party site alerts us to certain information about you, like your name and email address.

Utilization Of Personal Information

We use information to reach out: The personal information provided will be to confirm an application or other promotional purposes on our website.
We use the information to revert to requests or queries: We may use your information to contact you for application confirmation or to respond to any of your queries.
We use your information to improve our services and products: We may use certain information to customize your overall experience with kgi.edu.in. For example, we present content based on your preferences.
We use the information to analyze current site trends and customer needs: We may use your data to improve our website and services. We may merge the information we receive from you and through third parties.
We use the information for security purposes: We may use the data to protect our company, customers, and website.
We use the information mainly for marketing: Customers may receive special promotional offers related to KGI programs through Email or SMS.
We may update about new features or products: These offers or services may be of our own or from a third party. For example, if an application form is filled out on our website. We will enroll you in our newsletters.
We use the information to update you on transactional communications: We might send you Emails or SMS related to the application form. Etc.

We use data as otherwise permitted by law.

Sharing Of Information With Third-Parties

We share information with third parties who represent services on our behalf: Information shared with vendors helps us manage our online registration process, payment, promotional offers, and transactional messages.
We share information with event organizers: Information shared with event organizers and other third parties responsible for fulfilling the purchase responsibility. The event organizers and other parties may use the information given to them as stated in their privacy policies.
We share information with our business partners: Third-party partners who provide or sponsor an event or operate a venue where we hold events. Our partners may use the information we give them as described in their privacy policies.
We might share information if we believe it complies with the law or to protect ourselves: We will share data to respond to a court order or warrant. We may also share it with a government body upon request. Information may be shared to investigate any fraudulent behavior.
We may share information with any of the successors of our business. For example, if part of our business got sold. We may give our customer list as a transaction.
We might share information for reasons not mentioned in this policy: We might share information for reasons not mentioned in this policy:

Cookies Opt-Out

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Third Party Sites

Suppose any one of the third-party website links is clicked by you. Then, you will be redirected to a website page we do not control. This policy does not apply to the privacy practices of those websites. Read the privacy policies of other websites carefully. We are not responsible for any of these third-party sites.

Grievance Officer

Under the Information Technology Act 2000 and the rules made there under, the name and contact details of the Grievance Officer are as follows:
DR. Prakash B Nayak
Director, Academics
31/1, Kannur P.O, Hennur-Bagalur Road,
Mitganahalli, Kadusonnapanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562149, India.
Phone:+91 76249 50666
Email:director@kgi.edu.in
If you have any questions related to this policy or other privacy issues, you can also email us at info@kgi.edu.in

Policy Updates

The Privacy Policy updation was last on 01/03/2024. This privacy policy may change from time to time. You will be notified of any material changes concerning this policy as required by law. We will share a post with the updated copy on our official website. Please check our site for updates.

Jurisdiction

If you wish to visit the website, your visit and any dispute concerning privacy are subject to this Policy and the website’s terms of use. Furthermore, any disputes arising under this Policy will be governed by Indian law.