1. Information We Collect
a. Information Provided Voluntarily
We collect details when you register on our site, subscribe to newsletters, respond to surveys, or fill out forms. This may include your name, email address, and/or phone number. You may, however, browse our site anonymously.
b. Rights to Contact You
If you provide personal information, VSHS reserves the right to contact you via Call, SMS, Email, or WhatsApp regarding programs, courses, or offers—even if your number is on the Do Not Disturb (DND) list.
c. Information Automatically Tracked
We may collect data such as IP addresses, browser types, and site usage patterns using cookies or similar technologies (see Section 2).
2. Use of Cookies
Cookies help us improve your experience by:
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Personalizing website responses.
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Tracking visitor behavior for analytics.
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Managing ad or pop-up frequency.
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Saving browsing preferences.
Cookies do not access personal data beyond what you provide. Third-party advertisers may use their own cookies when you visit their links. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We use secure databases, firewalls, and restricted access to safeguard your personal data.
However, no system is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee that transmissions over the Internet will never be intercepted. Any information shared in public sections of our website (forums, comments, etc.) may be accessible to others.
4. Links to Third-Party Sites and Advertising
Our website may link to third-party sites or services. These external platforms have their own privacy policies, and VSHS is not responsible for their practices.
We do not share personally identifiable information with third parties without your consent. Aggregated, non-identifiable visitor data may be shared for analytics or marketing.
5. How We Use Your Information
Information collected may be used to:
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Personalize your website experience.
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Improve services, content, and outreach.
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Send institutional updates and program information.
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Administer surveys, promotions, or features.
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Measure traffic and user trends.
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Respond to inquiries effectively.
6. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or trade personal information. Data may be shared only:
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With trusted service providers under confidentiality agreements.
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When required by law or regulatory authorities.
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With group entities or educational partners for academic purposes.
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In aggregated, non-identifiable formats for research or analytics.
7. Online Privacy Policy Only
This Privacy Policy applies only to data collected via VSHS.in and not to offline data.
8. Your Consent
By using our site, you consent to this Privacy Policy and authorize us to contact you (via Call, SMS, Email, or WhatsApp) if you have voluntarily submitted your contact details.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page, and significant changes will apply prospectively unless additional consent is obtained.