Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 20 March 2026

West Bengal School of Open Learning (WBSOL) (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services.

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Educational background
  • Professional details
  • Program interests

Non-Personal Information

  • Browser type
  • IP address
  • Device information
  • Pages visited on our website

This information helps us improve our services and user experience.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide information about our programs and services
  • Process applications and registrations
  • Communicate with you regarding inquiries and updates
  • Improve our website and offerings
  • Send relevant marketing and promotional communications (with your consent)
  1. Sharing of Information

We respect your privacy.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties
We may share information with trusted service providers (such as email or CRM platforms) strictly for operational purposes
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights

  1. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance user experience
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Understand user behavior

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

  1. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time
  1. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites.

  1. Retention of Data

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  1. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

West Bengal School of Open Learning (WBSOL)
Email: connect@wbsol.org
Phone: +91 79809 93319
Address: Fortress, B3-123C, Kalyani, Nadia, WB, India – 741235