Last Updated: March 31, 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how National Science College collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website, use our services, or enroll in our courses.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Identity Data: Full name, username, title, date of birth
- Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, mailing address
- Educational Data: Previous education, qualifications, certifications
- Financial Data: Payment information, transaction history
- Technical Data: IP address, login data, browser type and version, device information
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services
- Profile Data: Your preferences, feedback, and survey responses
- Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing communications
Information Collection Methods
We collect your personal information through:
- Direct interactions (when you create an account, enroll in courses, or contact us)
- Automated technologies (cookies, server logs, and tracking technologies)
- Third parties (payment processors, analytics providers)
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your account
- To provide our educational services
- To process payments and manage billing
- To personalize your experience
- To improve our website and services
- To communicate with you about courses and services
- To provide customer support
- To comply with legal obligations
- To analyze usage patterns and trends
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on:
- Performance of our contract with you
- Our legitimate interests in operating and improving our services
- Your consent (where applicable)
- Compliance with legal obligations
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting providers, payment processors, customer service platforms)
- Business Partners: Companies with whom we collaborate to offer joint services or promotions
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- Secure data storage
- Staff training on privacy and security
Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including:
- Providing our services
- Maintaining your account
- Fulfilling legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
- Resolving disputes
- Preventing fraud and abuse
When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to our processing of your data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve our services.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of our website
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Functionality Cookies: Allow us to remember your preferences
- Targeting Cookies: Record your visit to our website, pages visited, and links followed
You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. However, some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly if you disable cookies.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website with a new effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at info@nscoll.com or by using our contact form.
Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions
United States
For California residents, please see our supplemental California Privacy Notice for additional disclosures and rights that apply to you.
International Data Transfers
We may transfer, store, and process your information in countries other than your own. Our servers may be located outside your country of residence. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to these countries, which may have different data protection rules than your country.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on the date indicated at the beginning of this document. Our Privacy Policy may change from time to time. If we make any material changes, we will notify you as required by applicable law.