Privacy Policy

Dawley Institute of Technology (DIT)
Effective Date: June 2024
Website: https://dawley.io

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1. Introduction

Dawley Institute of Technology (“DIT”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our students, website visitors, partners, and stakeholders.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, and safeguard your personal information when you:

• Visit our website (dawley.io)

• Enroll in our courses

• Submit inquiry forms

• Participate in online or on-campus programs

• Communicate with us

By using our website or services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

2.1 Personal Information

• Full Name

• Email Address

• Phone Number

• CNIC / Passport (where required for certification)

• Date of Birth

• Residential Address

• Educational Background

• Payment Information

2.2 Academic Information

• Enrollment Records

• Attendance Data

• Assignment & Project Submissions

• Examination Results

• Certification Status

2.3 Technical & Website Data

• IP Address

• Device Type

• Browser Information

• Cookies & Analytics Data

• Website Interaction Logs

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3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

• Process admissions and enrollments

• Deliver educational services

• Issue certificates and transcripts

• Process payments

• Provide academic support

• Improve website performance

• Send updates and institutional announcements

• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

DIT does not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing (Where Applicable)

For international users (including UK/EU visitors), data processing may be based on:

• Your explicit consent

• Contractual necessity (course enrollment)

• Legal compliance

• Legitimate institutional interest

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5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

DIT may share information only when necessary with:

• Awarding bodies and certification partners

• Regulatory authorities

• Payment processing providers

• Government agencies (if legally required)

• IT and hosting service providers

All such parties are required to maintain confidentiality and security standards.

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6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures including:

• Secure hosting environments

• Password-protected administrative systems

• Restricted internal data access

• Encrypted communication where applicable

While we strive to protect your information, no digital transmission is entirely secure.

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7. Data Retention

Student and academic records may be retained for:

• Certification verification

• Regulatory compliance

• Institutional recordkeeping

Data that is no longer required may be securely deleted or archived.

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8. Cookies Policy

DIT uses cookies and analytics tools to:

• Improve website functionality

• Understand visitor behavior

• Enhance user experience

Users may disable cookies in their browser settings; however, some website features may be limited.

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9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request corrections

• Request deletion (where legally applicable)

• Withdraw consent

• Restrict or object to processing

Requests may be submitted via our official contact details below.

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10. Children’s Data

DIT does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16 without parental or guardian consent.

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11. International Data Transfers

If you access our services from outside Pakistan, your information may be processed in Pakistan or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

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12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party platforms such as payment gateways, social media platforms, or certification bodies.

DIT is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

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13. Updates to This Privacy Policy

DIT reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be published on dawley.io with a revised effective date.

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14. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:

Dawley Institute of Technology (DIT)
Website: https://dawley.io
Email: info@dawley.io
Phone: +42 36301213
Office Mobile: +92 301 1161555
Address: Nizam Chamber, 7A Queens Road, Jinnah Town, Lahore, Pakistan