Alliant College of Professional Studies ("ACPS," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of prospective students, current students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and all visitors to our website at https://acps.edu.pk (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and the choices available to you. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
About ACPS
Alliant College of Professional Studies is an institution of higher education located at Plot # 270, Block 2, Sector C-1, Near Ghousia Chowk, PPS Shah Jilani Road, Township, Lahore, Pakistan. We offer degree programs, diplomas, and licensure examinations across allied health and computing disciplines, including the Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Physical Therapy, BS Nursing (Generic), Post RN BS Nursing, BS Medical Laboratory Technology, BS Computer Science, ADP Computer Science, ADP Information Technology, Lady Health Visitors (LHV), Community Midwife (CMW), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), the NCLEX, and Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you contact us, apply for admission, request a brochure, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with us through the Website, you may provide:
- Personal identifiers: full name, date of birth, gender, CNIC/B-Form number, nationality.
- Contact details: email address, postal address, mobile and landline numbers.
- Academic information: previous qualifications (Matriculation, FSc, equivalent), transcripts, grades, institution names, subjects studied, and any test scores.
- Program preferences: the program(s) you are interested in (e.g., Doctor of Pharmacy, BS Nursing, BS Computer Science).
- Financial information: details submitted in connection with fee payments, scholarship applications (merit-based, need-based, regional, or flood-affected student scholarships), or financial aid.
- Supporting documents: photographs, copies of identity documents, certificates, and other admission-related records.
- Communications: the contents of emails, contact forms, WhatsApp messages, and phone enquiries.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, we and our service providers may automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate geographic location.
- Browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Pages visited, referring URL, time spent on pages, and click activity.
- Cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7).
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties such as educational testing bodies, regulatory authorities (e.g., PMDC, PNC, HEC, NCT), referral partners, recruitment agents, scholarship sponsors, and publicly available sources (such as your LinkedIn profile when you engage with our LinkedIn page).
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for purposes that include:
- Processing and evaluating admission applications and enrolment.
- Communicating with you about programs, admissions, scholarships, events, results, and important notices.
- Providing academic and student support services.
- Verifying credentials with previous institutions and regulatory bodies.
- Administering fees, scholarships, and financial transactions.
- Maintaining academic records, attendance, examination results, and clinical training logs.
- Improving the Website, our programs, and our services.
- Sending newsletters, blog updates, and marketing communications (where you have not opted out).
- Complying with legal, regulatory, and accreditation obligations in Pakistan.
- Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud, security incidents, and misuse of the Website.
- Conducting institutional research and reporting (in aggregated or anonymized form where possible).
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information on one or more of the following bases: your consent; the performance of our contractual obligations to you (such as your enrolment agreement); our legitimate interests in operating and promoting the College; and compliance with applicable laws of Pakistan, including the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (PECA) and any future data protection legislation.
International Transfers
ACPS is based in Pakistan, but some of our service providers (for example, cloud hosting and image delivery) operate servers in other countries. When we transfer information internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure that it is protected in line with this Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this Policy, to comply with legal, accreditation, and audit requirements, and to resolve disputes. Academic records are typically retained on a long-term basis as part of our duty to maintain a verifiable record of student achievement.
Data Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include access controls, secure storage, encryption in transit where appropriate, and staff confidentiality obligations. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your information, where we are not required to retain it.
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with the appropriate regulatory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 14.
Children's Privacy
Some applicants to our diploma programs may be under 18 years of age. Where we collect information from minors, we expect a parent or legal guardian to be involved in the application process. If you believe we have collected information from a child without appropriate consent, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Third-Party Links and Social Media
Our Website contains links to third-party websites and social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those platforms. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing any information with them.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated through prominent notice on the Website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us:
Alliant College of Professional Studies (ACPS)
Plot # 270, Block 2, Sector C-1, Near Ghousia Chowk, PPS Shah Jilani Road, Township, Lahore, Pakistan.