Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
Nagachethana PU College, Bengaluru ("we", "our", or "the College") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our students, parents, guardians, staff, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, campus facilities, and educational services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Student Information: Name, date of birth, gender, Aadhaar number, previous academic records, photographs, and contact details.
- Parent/Guardian Information: Name, relationship to the student, occupation, contact number, email address, and residential address.
- Admission Enquiry Data: Name, phone number, email, preferred stream, and school name submitted through our website forms.
- Website Usage Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on the website (collected automatically through cookies).
- Communication Records: Emails, phone call records, and messages exchanged with the college.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Processing admission applications and enquiries.
- Maintaining academic records and student profiles.
- Communicating important updates regarding admissions, academics, events, and examinations.
- Complying with regulatory requirements of the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka.
- Improving our website experience and educational services.
- Sending notifications about college events, results, and announcements.
- Ensuring campus safety and security.
4. Data Protection & Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure storage of physical records in locked facilities.
- Password-protected digital systems for student data management.
- Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis.
- Regular review and update of our security practices.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:
- With the Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE), Karnataka, as required by law.
- With examination boards for registration and result processing.
- With authorized government bodies upon lawful requests.
- With parents/guardians regarding their ward's academic progress and attendance.
6. Cookies & Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve its functionality. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the website may not function properly as a result.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites such as government portals, educational resources, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Retention of Data
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. Student academic records may be retained for a minimum period as mandated by the DPUE, Karnataka.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and regulatory requirements.
- Withdraw consent for receiving promotional communications.
10. Children's Privacy
As an educational institution serving pre-university students, we handle minors' data with extra care. Personal information of students under 18 years of age is collected with the consent of their parents or legal guardians and is used solely for educational and administrative purposes.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Nagachethana PU College
Near Raithara Santhe, Behind KIA Car Showroom,
Old Town, Yelahanka, Bengaluru 560064
Phone: 097390 85747
Email: npucan928@gmail.com