Benson

Privacy Policy

Confidentiality Policy

At Benson College of Hotel Management and Culinary Arts, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information we gather. By accessing or using our website, services, or providing personal information to us, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information Collection:

Personal Information: We may collect personal information, such as names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, date of birth, nationality, and educational background, when you interact with us, including but not limited to inquiries, admissions applications, enrollment, events, or employment applications.
Non-Personal Information: We may automatically collect non-personal information, such as IP addresses, browser types, device information, and website usage data when you visit our website or use our services. This information helps us analyze trends, administer the website, and improve our services.

Use of Information:

Personal Information: We may use personal information to:
– Provide educational programs, services, and resources.
– Process and evaluate applications for admissions and employment.
– Communicate with you regarding your inquiries, academic progress, or employment-related matters.
– Send you relevant updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent).
– Facilitate student activities, events, and placements.
– Comply with legal obligations or enforce our policies.
Non-Personal Information: We may use non-personal information for statistical analysis, website administration, and improving our services.

Information Sharing:

Third-Party Service Providers: We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our programs and services (e.g., IT support, payment processors). These providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your personal information.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests from governmental authorities or other legal entities.
Consent: We will obtain your consent before sharing your personal information with third parties for purposes other than those mentioned in this policy.

Data Security:

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention:

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

 

Your Rights:

You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information held by Benson College of Hotel Management and Culinary Arts. If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have any concerns regarding your privacy, please contact us using the information provided below.

 

Links to Third-Party Websites:

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party sites before providing any personal information.

Updates to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the revised policy on our website. We encourage you to review this policy regularly for any updates.

 

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: