Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [14 Dec 2024]
At Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access and use our website and related services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website or use our online services:
Personal Information
- Registration Information: When you create an account, sign in, or register for any services (such as checking results, accessing notes, or using the student portal), we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact information.
- Academic Information: We may collect academic information such as your student ID, program of study, exam results, and enrollment status.
- Other Information: Any additional information you provide when contacting us through forms, surveys, or feedback mechanisms.
Non-Personal Information
- Cookies: We may collect non-personal information using cookies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device, which allow us to recognize your browser and improve your browsing experience.
- Log Data: We automatically collect information about your device and usage patterns when you visit our site, such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, operating system, and website interaction data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Providing Services: To manage your account, deliver services, and support your access to the student portal, exam results, notes, and other academic resources.
- Communication: To communicate with you regarding your academic progress, upcoming events, changes to the university services, and other important information.
- Improving Website Functionality: To enhance the performance, security, and usability of our website.
- Personalization: To tailor the website’s content and services to your interests and needs, including providing you with relevant academic materials.
- Research & Feedback: To conduct research, surveys, and gather feedback to improve the quality of our services and overall user experience.
3. Sharing Your Information
RGPV respects your privacy and will not share, sell, or rent your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the website and provide services to you. These service providers are obligated to protect your data and use it only for the specific tasks we assign to them.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information when required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of RGPV, our users, or others. This may include responding to subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes.
- Affiliated Institutions: We may share your information with affiliated colleges and departments under RGPV for academic purposes, such as managing your enrollment and academic records.
4. Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement various measures to protect your personal and academic information. This includes using encryption, secure servers, firewalls, and regular security audits. However, please note that no method of transmission or storage over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us understand your preferences, improve functionality, and analyze website traffic. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may impact the functionality of some services on our site.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Update: You can access, correct, or update your personal and academic information through your student login portal.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving non-essential communications, such as newsletters or marketing emails, by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails or by contacting us directly.
- Data Deletion: You may request to delete your personal data by contacting us, subject to any legal obligations or retention policies.
7. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by RGPV. These third-party websites have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
RGPV reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, along with the updated effective date. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy for any updates.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Email: egov@rgpv.ac.in
Phone: 0755 – 2678891-92
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.