Official Policy
NCDOE Centre for Distance and Online Education
NCDOE is dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of all users who visit its website and utilize its online services. This policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and shared. It applies only within the NCDOE website domain and does not extend to external sites linked from it. As internet technologies evolve, this policy may be updated periodically, and continued use of the website indicates acceptance of any changes.
Users can browse parts of the website without sharing personal details; however, certain services require registration and specific information. These services include:
NCDOE does not sell or share personal data for commercial purposes. Information is used strictly for stated purposes and may be accessed by authorized staff or shared when required by law or to protect legal and intellectual property rights.
NCDOE generally does not share user-specific IP address data. However, limited disclosure may occur for legal compliance, technical improvements, or security monitoring.
While search terms entered on the site are tracked for analysis, they are not linked to individual users.
Cookies are small data files stored on a user's device to enhance website functionality, including authentication and usage tracking. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.
Users can manage or disable cookies through browser settings, though doing so may limit access to certain features of the website.
The website uses online forms to collect necessary personal information for services like registrations or surveys.
By submitting these forms, users consent to NCDOE storing and using their data for the specified purposes.
The website may include links to external or third-party websites, including social media platforms. These sites operate independently and are governed by their own privacy policies.
NCDOE is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external platforms.
NCDOE implements security measures to protect user data from loss, misuse, or alteration. However, due to the nature of internet communications, complete security cannot be guaranteed.
Users share information at their own risk, though NCDOE strives to protect data using secure systems and controlled access.
NCDOE may update this privacy policy as needed. Any changes will be reflected on this page.
Users are encouraged to review it regularly to stay informed about how their information is handled.