1. Introduction
Welcome to Yeti Int'l College. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This policy explains how we collect and use information from students, applicants for Bachelor and Master degrees, alumni, and website visitors.
2. Data We Collect
We collect personal information directly from you when you apply for a program or register for an account:
- Identification: Name, date of birth, government ID, and social security number (where applicable).
- Contact Info: Email address, phone number, and permanent/current mailing address.
- Demographics: Gender, nationality, and ethnicity (often optional for diversity reporting).
- Financial: Bank details or credit card info for tuition payments and financial aid applications.
3. Academic & Degree Records
As an institution offering Bachelor and Master degrees, we process specific academic data:
- Admissions Data: Transcripts, standardized test scores (SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT), and letters of recommendation.
- Progress Records: Course enrollment, grades, attendance, and thesis/dissertation documentation for Master's candidates.
- Certification: Degree completion status, honors, and graduation details.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for legitimate educational and administrative purposes, including:
- Evaluating applications for undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Providing academic advising and processing degree audits.
- Facilitating financial aid and scholarship distribution.
- Maintaining a safe campus environment and IT infrastructure.
6. FERPA & GDPR Compliance
Notice of Student Rights
FERPA: In the US, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights regarding their "education records," including the right to inspect records and request corrections.
GDPR: For users in the EU/EEA, you have the right to data portability, the right to be forgotten (under specific conditions), and the right to object to automated decision-making.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard physical, technical, and administrative safeguards. This includes SSL encryption for our application portals and restricted access controls for sensitive student databases.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact our Data Protection Office:
Yeti Int'l College Registrar Office
Email: info@yeticollege.edu.np
Phone: 01-4792063 | 9803323042
Address: Buddhanagar-10, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
