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Privacy and Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

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.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with:

  • Accreditation Bodies: To maintain our degree-granting status.
  • Government Agencies: For regulatory reporting (e.g., Department of Education).
  • Service Providers: Third-party platforms for Learning Management Systems (LMS) or payment processing.

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.

8. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and remember your login session for the student portal. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

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