Privacy Policy

Welcome to Kings Institute of Hotel Management & Hospital Management (accessible via https://kingsihm.college/). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our online admission forms, or interact with our services.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a better experience and streamline your admission and inquiry processes. The information we collect falls into two categories:

A. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you interact with our website—specifically when filling out our admission or job application forms, subscribing to updates, or contacting us via WhatsApp/Email—we may collect:

• Identity Data: Full Name, Date of Birth, Gender, and Qualification (e.g., 10th, 12th, Degree).
• Contact Data: Email Address, Phone Number, and WhatsApp Details.
• Academic/Career Data: Course preferences (Hotel Management or Hospital Management categories), preferred job paths, or educational background.

B. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, certain technical information is collected automatically by our website hosting and analytics tools:

• Log Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.
• Cookies and Tracking: We may use cookies to understand how you navigate our site, monitor the visitor count, and improve website performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

Kings Institute uses the collected data for the following purposes:

• To Process Admissions & Inquiries: To register your interest in our Advanced Diplomas, Diplomas, or job placement services.
• To Communicate With You: To contact you regarding your application status, respond to your queries via phone, email, or WhatsApp, and send institutional updates.
• To Improve Our Website: To analyze visitor traffic and behavior to enhance our premium campus features, courses display, and user interface.
• Marketing and Promotions: With your consent, to notify you about new batches, placement drives, star hotel job openings, or foreign career perks.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only under the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, managing admission applications, or managing communications (e.g., SMS/WhatsApp gateways).
• Placement Partners: For students seeking jobs or internships, relevant placement data may be shared with our 200+ trusted placement partners, cruise lines, star hotels, and hospital networks.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, government authorities, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of Kings Institute, our students, or the public.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external platforms, such as Google Reviews, social media channels, and direct WhatsApp links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

6. Children's Privacy

While our courses are intended for students who have cleared their 10th or 12th standards, we recognize that minors may navigate our site. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has provided us with personal data without their consent, please contact us immediately so we can remove the information from our databases.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Kings Institute reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please feel free to reach out to us:

Institution Name: KINGS INSTITUTE (Hotel Management & Hospital Management)
Address: 2nd Floor ALMR Complex, Annai Indira Gandhi Road, Panruti 607106, Cuddalore District, Tamilnadu, India
Phone / WhatsApp: +91 96377 96277
Email: admin@kingsihm.college