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Effective Date: May 17, 2026
Website: https://gct.edu.np
Institution: Global College of Technology (GCT), Kathmandu, Nepal
Affiliated University: University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom

1. Introduction

Global College of Technology ("GCT", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through our website, online platforms, digital advertising systems, admissions portals, and communication channels.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, and protect information when users interact with our website and services.

By using our website or submitting information to GCT, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information that users voluntarily provide, including:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Academic interests

  • Educational background

  • Inquiry or application details

  • Uploaded documents and forms

We may also automatically collect technical and analytical information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • Website usage behavior

  • Session duration

  • Pages visited

  • Click activity

  • Referral source

  • Advertising interaction data

3. How We Use Information

GCT may use collected information for purposes including:

  • Processing admissions inquiries and applications

  • Providing student and academic support

  • Responding to user communications

  • Improving website performance and user experience

  • Measuring marketing and advertising performance

  • Conducting analytics and conversion tracking

  • Preventing fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access

  • Sending institutional updates and promotional communications

4. Analytics and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses analytics, tracking, and advertising technologies provided by third-party platforms to better understand website performance, user engagement, and advertising effectiveness.

These technologies may include:

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Ads Conversion Tracking

  • Google Tag Manager

  • Google Ads Remarketing Tags

  • Microsoft Clarity

  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel

  • Cross-platform advertising and attribution tools

  • Session tracking and analytics technologies

These systems may collect:

  • Website interaction behavior

  • Device and browser information

  • Session recordings and heatmap data

  • Advertising attribution information

  • Conversion events and engagement metrics

  • Anonymous or aggregated audience insights

GCT does not intentionally collect or use personally identifying sensitive information through these tracking technologies for advertising purposes.

The collected data is generally used in aggregated, anonymized, or pseudonymized form to:

  • Improve website usability

  • Analyze visitor behavior

  • Optimize advertising campaigns

  • Measure conversion performance

  • Improve admissions marketing strategies

  • Enable remarketing and audience targeting

Third-party providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable laws.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies to:

  • Remember user preferences

  • Maintain website functionality

  • Improve browsing experience

  • Analyze traffic and engagement

  • Deliver relevant advertisements

  • Track conversions across advertising platforms

Users may manage or disable cookies through browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Advertising and Remarketing

GCT may use advertising platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads, and other digital advertising services for institutional marketing and student outreach.

These services may use cookies, pixels, and identifiers to:

  • Measure advertisement effectiveness

  • Retarget website visitors

  • Create audience segments

  • Deliver relevant advertisements across platforms and devices

  • Analyze campaign performance and conversions

Advertising data collected is generally non-sensitive and not intended to directly identify individual users.

Users may control ad personalization through the privacy and advertising settings provided by third-party platforms.

7. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers for operational and institutional purposes, including:

  • Website hosting providers

  • CRM and communication systems

  • Analytics and advertising platforms

  • Student management systems

  • Cloud storage and IT providers

  • Academic and administrative partners

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Information may be disclosed where required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental authority.

8. Data Security

GCT takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect collected information against:

  • Unauthorized access

  • Data misuse

  • Disclosure

  • Loss or destruction

  • Cybersecurity threats

However, no online system or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users submit information at their own risk.

9. Data Retention

We may retain collected information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Fulfill institutional purposes

  • Maintain records

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Improve services and analytics

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and applicable regulations.

10. International Data Processing

Certain third-party platforms and service providers used by GCT may process or store data outside Nepal.

By using the website, users acknowledge that information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions with different data protection laws.

11. User Rights

Subject to applicable laws, users may request to:

  • Access personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of certain information

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

  • Inquire about how information is processed

Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided below.

12. Children's Privacy

GCT does not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate authorization where required.

Users under applicable legal age should use the website with parental or guardian supervision.

13. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

GCT is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites.

Users access third-party services at their own discretion and risk.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

GCT reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the website following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

15. Contact and Conflict Resolution

For questions, privacy concerns, data-related requests, or conflict resolution regarding this Privacy Policy, users may contact:

Global College of Technology (GCT)

Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
Email: gct@globalcollege.edu.np
Website: https://gct.edu.np

GCT will make reasonable efforts to review and respond to privacy-related concerns in a timely manner.