Privacy Policy

VIT respects the privacy of students, teachers, and other authorized users of the VIT Application.

This Privacy Policy explains how VIT may collect, use, store, protect, and process personal information when users access or use the Platform.

1. Information We May Collect

Depending on the user's role and the features used, the Platform may collect the following information.

Student Information

This may include:

  • Full name;
  • Student ID/enrollment number;
  • Email address;
  • Mobile number;
  • Profile information;
  • Login/authentication information;
  • Course or program information;
  • Class information;
  • Timetable;
  • Attendance records;
  • Assessment information;
  • Assignment information;
  • Assignment submissions;
  • Other academic information.

Teacher Information

This may include:

  • Full name;
  • Teacher/employee ID;
  • Email address;
  • Mobile number;
  • Profile information;
  • Login/authentication information;
  • Department information;
  • Subject/course information;
  • Assigned classes;
  • Timetable;
  • Class activity information;
  • Attendance-related information;
  • Assessment and assignment information.

Technical Information

The Platform may also collect technical information necessary to operate and secure the service, such as:

  • Device information;
  • Operating system;
  • App version;
  • IP address;
  • Technical logs;
  • Error and crash information;
  • Session information;
  • Security-related information.

2. How We Use Personal Information

VIT may use personal information to:

  • Create and manage user accounts;
  • Authenticate users;
  • Provide access to classes;
  • Display timetables;
  • Manage face-to-face classes;
  • Manage online classes;
  • Record and manage attendance;
  • Provide assessments;
  • Manage assignments;
  • Receive assignment submissions;
  • Allow authorized teachers to manage academic activities;
  • Allow students to access their academic information;
  • Maintain academic records;
  • Provide support;
  • Maintain Platform security;
  • Detect and prevent unauthorized activity;
  • Communicate academic information;
  • Comply with applicable laws and institutional requirements.

3. Attendance Information

Attendance information may be collected and stored as part of the academic administration of VIT.

For face-to-face classes, the Platform may use applicable class, campus, classroom, attendance, or verification information to determine or manage participation.

For online classes, participation and class access information may be processed where necessary for class management and attendance purposes.

4. Student Information Available to Teachers

Authorized teachers may be able to access relevant student information required for their academic responsibilities.

This may include:

  • Student profile information;
  • Attendance;
  • Assessments;
  • Assignments;
  • Assignment submissions;
  • Class-related information;
  • Other authorized academic information.

Teachers are expected to use this information only for legitimate academic and institutional purposes.

5. Teacher Information

Teacher information may be used to provide access to:

  • Assigned classes;
  • Timetables;
  • Attendance management;
  • Assessment creation;
  • Assignment creation;
  • Student academic information;
  • Other teacher-specific functionality.

6. Online Classes

For online classes, VIT may process information relating to class participation and access in order to:

  • Provide access to scheduled classes;
  • Manage class participation;
  • Maintain attendance;
  • Support teachers and students;
  • Maintain academic records;
  • Protect the security of online classes.

If online classes involve additional functionality such as video, audio, recording, or screen sharing, applicable disclosures may be provided separately or through the relevant service.

7. Face-to-Face Classes

For face-to-face classes, the Platform may process information necessary to support campus-based class participation and attendance.

If location or other verification technology is used, such information may be processed for the purpose of verifying eligibility or participation in the relevant class, subject to applicable law and VIT's actual implementation.

8. Assessments and Assignments

Assessment and assignment information may include:

  • Assessment details;
  • Assignment details;
  • Submission information;
  • Submission dates;
  • Academic responses;
  • Results or evaluation information;
  • Related academic records.

This information may be retained for academic administration and recordkeeping.

9. How We Share Information

Personal information may be accessible to:

  • The relevant student;
  • The relevant teacher;
  • Authorized VIT administrators;
  • Authorized academic personnel;
  • Service providers supporting the Platform.

Access should be limited according to the user's role and legitimate academic or administrative requirements.

VIT does not authorize users to disclose personal information to unauthorized individuals.

10. Third-Party Service Providers

VIT may use third-party service providers for services such as:

  • Cloud hosting;
  • Authentication;
  • Database services;
  • Notifications;
  • Online class functionality;
  • File storage;
  • Analytics;
  • Security;
  • Technical support.

These providers may process information as necessary to provide the relevant services and subject to applicable requirements.

11. Data Security

VIT takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against:

  • Unauthorized access;
  • Unauthorized disclosure;
  • Alteration;
  • Loss;
  • Misuse;
  • Destruction.

However, no electronic system or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

12. Data Retention

VIT may retain personal and academic information for as long as reasonably necessary for:

  • Academic administration;
  • Institutional recordkeeping;
  • Attendance records;
  • Assessment records;
  • Assignment records;
  • Security;
  • Legal obligations;
  • Dispute resolution;
  • Other legitimate institutional purposes.

When information is no longer required, it may be deleted, anonymized, or otherwise handled in accordance with applicable law and VIT's retention policies.

13. Children's and Minor Students' Information

Where the Platform is used by students who are children or minors under applicable law, VIT will process their personal information in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Where applicable, additional consent or safeguards may be required for the processing of children's personal information.

14. User Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, users may have rights relating to their personal information, including:

  • Access to personal information;
  • Correction of inaccurate information;
  • Withdrawal of consent where applicable;
  • Request for deletion/erasure where applicable;
  • Grievance redressal;
  • Other rights available under applicable law.

15. Privacy and Grievance Requests

For privacy-related questions, complaints, or requests regarding personal information, users may contact:

Privacy/Grievance Contact: [Insert Name/Department]

Email: [Insert Official Privacy Email]

Address: [Insert Official Address]

VIT will handle such requests in accordance with applicable law.

16. Notifications

The Platform may send notifications relating to:

  • Upcoming classes;
  • Timetable changes;
  • Attendance;
  • Assessments;
  • Assignments;
  • Assignment deadlines;
  • Academic announcements;
  • Other institutional communications.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

VIT may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the Platform, institutional practices, technology, or applicable legal requirements.

The latest version may be made available through the App or associated website.

18. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy:

VIT

Email: info@vit.ac.fj