Effective Date: 7 September 2026
Kashmir Institute of Vocational Skills and Technology (KIVST), operating under Hussaini Moulai Foundation, a Section 8 Company registered under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, respects the privacy of its students, applicants, institutions, training centres, staff members, visitors and other users of its website.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect and disclose information when you visit or use https://kivst.in/ and its related online services.
By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Depending on the services you use, we may collect the following information:
When you submit an application, registration, enquiry, verification request or other form, we may collect:
Full name
Father's/Mother's/Guardian's name
Date of birth
Gender
Residential address
Mobile number
Email address
Photograph
Identification/document details
Educational qualifications
Course and admission information
Enrollment or registration details
Institution/training centre information
Payment-related information
Documents submitted for admission, affiliation or verification
Any other information voluntarily provided by you
For student, institution, staff or other authorized accounts, we may collect and process:
Username or login ID
Password or authentication information
Enrollment/registration number
Account activity
Login and access records
Passwords are intended to be stored and processed using appropriate security measures and should not be shared with any other person.
When you access our website, certain technical information may automatically be collected, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Date and time of access
Referring website
General website usage information
Error and diagnostic information
This information may be used for security, analytics, troubleshooting and improvement of our services.
KIVST may use collected information for legitimate institutional and administrative purposes, including:
Processing admission and course applications
Student registration and enrollment
Providing educational and vocational services
Managing student and institution accounts
Issuing and verifying certificates
Verifying enrollment and results
Processing affiliation/franchise applications
Communicating important notifications and updates
Responding to enquiries and support requests
Processing applicable fees and payments
Maintaining institutional records
Preventing fraud, misuse and unauthorized access
Maintaining website and system security
Improving our website, courses and services
Meeting applicable legal, regulatory and administrative requirements
KIVST provides online verification services for certain institutional records, including enrollment, results and certificates.
Information displayed through a verification service may be limited to information necessary to confirm the authenticity or status of the relevant record.
Users must not attempt to access, copy, modify, misuse or manipulate verification systems or institutional records.
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Maintain login sessions
Improve website functionality
Remember user preferences
Understand website usage
Improve security
Analyze website performance
You may configure your browser to refuse or delete cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some website services.
KIVST does not sell or rent personal information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
Information may be shared or disclosed where reasonably necessary:
To provide requested institutional services
With authorized employees, officers or representatives
With affiliated or authorized institutions/training centres where necessary for legitimate KIVST activities
With service providers assisting with website hosting, technology, payment processing, communication or other operational services
To comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders or lawful government requests
To prevent fraud, security threats or misuse of the website
To protect the rights, property and safety of KIVST, its users or others
Where the user has provided consent or otherwise authorized such disclosure
Third-party service providers may only receive information necessary to perform their assigned services and are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security.
Where online payments are available, payment transactions may be processed through third-party payment service providers.
KIVST may receive transaction-related information such as payment status, transaction reference number, amount and date.
Sensitive payment information such as complete card numbers, CVV numbers or banking passwords should not be submitted directly to KIVST unless specifically required through a secure authorized payment process.
Users should review the privacy practices of the relevant payment service provider before completing a transaction.
KIVST takes reasonable technical, administrative and organizational measures to protect personal information against:
Unauthorized access
Unauthorized disclosure
Loss or misuse
Alteration
Destruction
Fraudulent activity
However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users acknowledge that transmission of information over the internet involves inherent risks.
We may retain personal and institutional information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
Provide our services
Maintain academic and institutional records
Complete verification requirements
Meet legal, regulatory and accounting obligations
Resolve disputes
Prevent fraud and misuse
Maintain legitimate organizational records
Certain academic, enrollment, examination, certification and institutional records may need to be retained for extended periods due to their nature.
Our services may involve educational programs and students of different age groups.
Where applicable, users who are minors should use our services with the involvement and consent of a parent, guardian or other legally authorized person.
If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in circumstances where such collection was not appropriate or legally permitted, we may take reasonable steps to address and delete the information where required.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, videos, payment services or other external services.
KIVST is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content or policies of third-party websites.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing personal information.
Users are responsible for:
Providing accurate and complete information
Keeping login credentials confidential
Not sharing passwords or authentication information
Not impersonating another person
Not attempting unauthorized access
Not submitting fraudulent documents or information
Not misusing verification systems
Informing KIVST where submitted information needs correction
KIVST may restrict or suspend access where misuse, fraud, unauthorized activity or violation of applicable terms is identified.
If you believe that personal information maintained by KIVST is inaccurate, incomplete or outdated, you may contact us using the contact details provided below.
We may request appropriate information or documentation to verify your identity before making changes to protected records.
Subject to applicable laws and legitimate institutional requirements, users may have rights relating to their personal information, including rights to:
Request information about personal data held by us
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion where legally permissible
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Raise a privacy-related concern or complaint
Some requests may be subject to legal, academic, regulatory, security or record-retention requirements.
KIVST may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
Laws and regulations
Website functionality
Institutional services
Data processing practices
Security requirements
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.
If you have any questions, concerns, requests or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us.
Kashmir Institute of Vocational Skills and Technology (KIVST)
Under the Aegis of Hussaini Moulai Foundation
Corporate Office:
Near JK Bank, Kawoosa Khalisa, Narbal, Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir – 193401
Campus:
Abdullah Building, Model Town Extension Road, Near Geeta Mandir, Ludhiana, Punjab – 141002
Phone: +91 9797736600
Email: verification@kivst.in
Website: https://kivst.in/
By using the KIVST website, submitting information through our online services, creating an account, applying for admission/affiliation, or using verification services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of information as described above, subject to applicable law.
Last Updated: 7 September 2026
