Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
Sri Venkateshwara University (SVUS), Sikkim, is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of its students, faculty, staff, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website svus.edu.in or use our admission portal.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Full name, date of birth, gender, and photograph
- Contact details including email address, mobile number, and postal address
- Academic qualifications and educational documents
- Government-issued identification (e.g., Aadhaar number)
- Payment transaction details and fee receipts
- IP address, browser type, and website usage data (via cookies)
2. How We Use Your Information
The information collected is used solely for legitimate university purposes, including:
- Processing admission applications and issuing enrollment IDs
- Communication regarding admission status, fees, and academic activities
- Verifying identity and academic credentials
- Maintaining official university records
- Compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
- Improving our website and online services
3. Sharing of Information
SVUS does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With regulatory bodies such as UGC, government departments, or accreditation agencies as required by law
- With authorised university staff involved in the admission and academic process
- With payment gateway providers for processing fee transactions
- When required by a court order or applicable law
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to personal information is restricted to authorised university personnel only.
However, please note that no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect certain features of our website.
6. Retention of Data
Personal data submitted during the admission process is retained for the duration required by applicable education regulations and university policy. After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations
- Withdraw consent for non-essential data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@svus.edu.in.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. SVUS is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Changes to This Policy
SVUS reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
