Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC)

PRIVACY POLICY

XIC MOBILE APP
Last updated on 10-Jun-2024

Xavier Institute of Communications ("we" or "us" or "our") respects the privacy of our users ("user" or "you"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you install the mobile application (the "Application"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS THE APPLICATION.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Application after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.

This Privacy Policy applies only to the mobile app mentioned in the title of the document and does not apply to the third-party online/mobile store from which you install the Application.

COLLECTION OF YOUR INFORMATION

This is an application to be used only by members of an organization and we do not collect any information from the member except that provided by the member by being a part of the organization. Hence, we may need to collect only the information which would be required for facilitate communication with the members.

The information we may collect via the Application includes:

Mobile Device Access

We may request access or permission to certain features from your mobile device, including your mobile device's bluetooth, calendar, camera, contacts, microphone, reminders, sensors, SMS messages, social media accounts, storage, and other features. If you wish to change our access or permissions, you may do so in your device's settings.

Mobile Device Data

Device information such as your mobile device ID number, model, and manufacturer, version of your operating system, phone number, country, location, and any other data you choose to provide.

Push Notifications

We may request to send you push notifications regarding your account or the Application. If you wish to opt-out from receiving these types of communications, you may turn them off in your device's settings.

USE OF YOUR INFORMATION

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Application to:

  1. Share information with you about events and offers.
  2. Assist law enforcement and respond to subpoena.
  3. Create and manage your account.
  4. Enable user-to-user communications.
  5. Increase the efficiency and operation of the Application.
  6. Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the Application.
  7. Notify you of updates to the Application.
  8. Offer new products, services, mobile applications, and/or recommendations to you.
  9. Perform other business activities as needed.
  10. Request feedback and contact you about your use of the Application
  11. Send you a newsletter.

DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:

By Law or to Protect Rights

If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation. This includes exchanging information with other entities for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.

Affiliates

We may share your information with our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy. Affiliates include our parent company and any subsidiaries, joint venture partners or other companies that we control or that are under common control with us.

CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
XAVIER INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATIONS
5, Mahapalika Marg, St. Xavier's College,
Mumbai - 400 001. INDIA