Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 6, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the LMS platform provided by Vivekananda Global University. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with applicable laws including GDPR, CCPA, and the Google API Services User Data Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, profile picture.
Academic Information: Courses, sessions, attendance, grades.
Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, access time.
Google Data (if integrated): We may access your email address and profile info strictly for authentication.

3. How We Use Your Data

To manage academic progress and attendance tracking.
To personalize your dashboard and learning recommendations.
To provide access to secure features (e.g., Google Calendar sync, email notifications).
To respond to support queries and feedback.

4. Google OAuth & API Disclosure

If you sign in using your Google Account, we use OAuth 2.0 to authenticate your identity. We access your Google profile (name, email) only with your consent and do not store or share this data with third parties. We comply fully with the Google API Services User Data Policy.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your data. Your data may be shared only with:

Authorized university administrators or faculty.
Compliance with legal obligations.
Service providers under strict data agreements (e.g., cloud infrastructure).

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for academic or legal purposes. You can request deletion by contacting the support team.

7. Your Rights

Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
Withdraw your consent at any time.
Request export of your data.
Contact our Data Protection Officer.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is intended for use by university students aged 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Data Protection Officer at admin@vgu.ac.in.