Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY  

 Stanford College Of Higher Education (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using our website, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.  

INFORMATION WE COLLECT  

We may collect various types of information when you interact with our website, including:  

Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with our website, such as when you fill out contact forms, subscribe to newsletters, or request information. This may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other relevant details.  

Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, browsing behavior, and referral URLs. This information helps us improve our website, analyze user behavior, and personalize your experience.  

Information from Third Parties: We may receive information about you from third parties, such as social media platforms, if you interact with our content or advertisements on those platforms.  

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION  

 We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:  

• Communication: We may use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, provide information you requested, and send important updates, newsletters, or marketing communications if you have opted to receive them.  
• Website Improvement: The automatically collected information helps us analyze website performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and enhance user experience.  

• Personalization: We may use cookies to personalize your experience on our website, including displaying relevant content and recommendations.  
• Legal Obligations: We may process your information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests from law enforcement agencies.  
• Consent: We will obtain your consent before using your information for purposes not outlined in this policy.  

  INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE  

 We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:    

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, managing communications, or providing other services. These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.  

• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.  
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.  
• Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties for purposes not covered by this Privacy Policy when we have your explicit consent to do so.  

YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES  

 You have certain rights regarding your personal information:    

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.  

• Correction: You can request corrections to your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.  
• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.  
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.  
• Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for specific processing, you can withdraw it at any time.  

  To exercise these rights or make inquiries about your personal information, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.  

DATA SECURITY  

 We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.  

COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES  

 We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.  

THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND CONTENT  

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content, such as videos or social media feeds. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites or platforms.  

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY  

 Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If you believe that we may have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to delete the information.  

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY  

 We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on our website with the “Last Updated” date. By continuing to use our website after these changes, you agree to the revised policy.  

CONTACT US  

 If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at: info@sche.edu.lk  

Stanford College of Higher Education  

Zam Zam Building,   

No 65, Main Street,   

Nintavur – 24  

Sri Lanka.  

By using our website, you agree to this policy. Your privacy matters to us, and we’re dedicated to protecting your data.