Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2025

OSDEM-DFEC Science College ("we", "us", "our") is a non-profit organisation providing free A/L science education to underprivileged students in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Fouz Trust Fund, Dickwella. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

1. Information we collect

We may collect information that you provide directly, including when you apply for admission, register an account, contact us, or use our portals (e.g. student, teacher, admin). This may include:

  • Name, initials, NIC number, date of birth, gender, and contact details (email, phone)
  • Address, school and academic history, guardian and family information
  • Account credentials (username/password) and usage data necessary to run the service

2. How we use your information

We use your information only for purposes related to our educational mission and operations, including:

  • Processing applications and managing admissions
  • Providing and improving our education, accommodation, and support services
  • Communicating with you about your application, studies, or enquiries
  • Complying with legal or regulatory requirements and protecting our rights

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We do not use your data for commercial marketing unrelated to our programmes.

3. Data sharing and disclosure

We may share your information only where necessary with trusted partners (e.g. Fouz Trust Fund) or service providers who assist our operations, under strict confidentiality. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety and rights of our community.

4. Data security and retention

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. We retain your information only for as long as needed for our educational and legal purposes.

5. Your rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data where applicable under law. To do so, or for any privacy-related questions, please contact us at info@osdem-dfec-sc.org.

6. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the latest version. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Thank you for trusting OSDEM-DFEC Science College with your information. We are committed to using it responsibly in line with our non-profit educational mission.