Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Degree MBA Online (https://degreembaonline.com/). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, enquiry forms, and other communication channels.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, enquire about educational programs, or request assistance with the admission process.

The website is operated by or on behalf of Mahatma Phule Institute of Technology and Management (MPITM). MPITM operates as an Affiliate Enquiry Partner for NMIMS Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), within the scope of its affiliate arrangement.

By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information when you interact with our website:

Personal Information

When you submit an enquiry or request educational guidance, we may collect:

• Full name
• Mobile number
• Email address
• Highest educational qualification
• Preferred program or specialization
• Other information you voluntarily provide through our enquiry forms

Please provide only information that is necessary for your enquiry. Do not submit passwords, payment card details, or other sensitive information through general enquiry forms.

Technical Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address and approximate location derived from it
• Browser type and device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
• Referring website or advertising source
• Website usage and interaction data

This information helps us understand website performance, improve user experience, and evaluate the effectiveness of our marketing activities.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and requests for information.
• To provide information about educational programs, eligibility criteria, fees, and specializations.
• To assist prospective students with general admission-related enquiries.
• To contact you by phone, email, or messaging services regarding a request you have submitted, where permitted.
• To improve our website, services, and communication.
• To measure advertising performance and understand how visitors interact with our website.
• To identify technical issues, prevent fraudulent activity, and maintain website security.
• To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

We do not use the information you provide for purposes that are incompatible with the purposes described in this policy without an appropriate legal basis or notice where required.

4. Google Ads, Cookies, and Advertising Technologies

Our website may use Google Ads and related measurement technologies to understand the performance of advertising campaigns and improve the relevance of advertisements.

These technologies may include cookies, tags, pixels, or similar identifiers, depending on the tools configured on our website.

If enabled, these technologies may help us:

• Measure visits and enquiries generated through Google Ads.
• Understand which advertising campaigns lead visitors to our website.
• Measure conversions and website interactions.
• Show relevant advertisements to previous website visitors, where permitted and subject to applicable consent requirements.

Google and other advertising or analytics providers may process certain information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable settings.

You can review or manage your Google advertising preferences at: https://adssettings.google.com/

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functions or advertising measurement.

For more information about how Google uses information from websites and apps that use its services, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand website traffic, remember preferences, and measure marketing performance.

Depending on the technologies implemented, cookies may be classified as:

• Essential cookies: Support core website functionality and security.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the website.
• Advertising cookies: Help measure advertising campaigns and, where permitted, support relevant advertising.

Where consent is required, non-essential cookies and tracking technologies will be used in accordance with the applicable consent requirements. You may manage cookies through available website controls, if provided, and your browser settings.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share information, when necessary and appropriate, with:

• NMIMS CDOE or relevant authorised representatives: Where necessary to address your program enquiry or facilitate an application-related process within the scope of our affiliate arrangement.
• Service providers: Such as website hosting, form management, communication, analytics, and technical support providers.
• Advertising and analytics providers: Including Google, where relevant technologies are enabled for advertising measurement or campaign performance.
• Legal or regulatory authorities: When disclosure is required by applicable law or a valid legal process.

We aim to limit information sharing to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose. Third-party providers may process information under their own applicable privacy terms and contractual obligations.

7. Relationship with NMIMS CDOE

Mahatma Phule Institute of Technology and Management (MPITM) acts as an Affiliate Enquiry Partner for NMIMS Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE).

Our role is to provide information about relevant educational programs and assist prospective students with enquiries and general application guidance.

MPITM is not NMIMS CDOE and does not independently grant admission, deliver university academic programs, conduct university examinations, or award degrees. Admission decisions, academic delivery, examinations, and qualifications remain the responsibility of the relevant institution.

Personal information may be shared with the institution or its authorised representatives when necessary to address a student's request or facilitate an application-related enquiry, subject to applicable privacy requirements.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure. These measures may include access controls, secure website connections, and appropriate safeguards provided by our service providers.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We encourage visitors to exercise care when submitting personal information online.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, respond to enquiries, maintain appropriate records, resolve disputes, and comply with legal obligations.

When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete it or anonymise it, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.

10. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may request to:

• Access personal information you have provided to us.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate.
• Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the applicable legal basis.
• Opt out of promotional communications.
• Raise a concern about how your information is being used.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing a request. If you no longer wish to receive promotional communications, you may ask us to stop sending them.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, including educational institutions and third-party service providers. We do not control the privacy practices or content of external websites. If you visit a third-party website, we recommend reviewing its privacy policy before sharing personal information.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website and educational enquiry services are intended for individuals seeking higher education opportunities. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law. If you believe that a child has provided personal information inappropriately, please contact us so that we can review the matter and take appropriate action.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, services, advertising technologies, or legal requirements. Any revised version will be published on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.

14. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, correction requests, or other matters relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact:

• Organisation: Mahatma Phule Institute of Technology and Management (MPITM)
• Website: https://degreembaonline.com/
• Email: mpitmnmims@gmail.com
• Phone: +91 91457 47003
• Registered Address: 3rd Floor, Shop No. 407, S. No. 778/2A/3, Artis Building, Govind Nagar Road, Nashik – 422009, Maharashtra, India.

We will review privacy-related requests and respond in accordance with applicable requirements.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy. Where consent is legally required for specific data processing activities, such consent will be obtained separately as appropriate.