Privacy Policy
Mahatma Gandhi B.Ed. College
Recognized by ERC, NCTE, Bhubaneshwar & Affiliated to Munger University
1. Introduction
Mahatma Gandhi B.Ed. College (“the College”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information provided by students, parents, guardians, and website users (“users”).
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected when users access our website and use the online payment gateway and related services.
2. Data Collection and Usage
2.1 Information Collected
The College may collect the following types of information:
- Student name, enrollment or application number
- Course, academic year, and program details
- Contact information (email address, mobile number, address)
- Payment-related transaction references
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and access logs (for security and analytics)
2.2 Purpose of Data Collection
Collected data is used strictly for:
- Processing online payments and fee reconciliation
- Admission, academic, and administrative records
- Communication regarding transactions, admissions, or services
- Legal, regulatory, and audit compliance
- Improving website functionality and user experience
The College does not use personal data for unsolicited marketing.
3. Payment Data Handling
- Online payments are processed through secure, PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment gateways.
- The College does not store or process sensitive financial information, including:
- Debit/credit card numbers
- CVV or PIN details
- Net banking credentials
- All sensitive payment data is encrypted and handled directly by the authorized payment gateway provider.
Users are advised to ensure that payments are made through secure networks and trusted devices.
4. Third-Party Integrations
The College may use third-party service providers for:
- Payment gateway services
- Banking and financial processing
- Website hosting, security, and analytics
These third parties receive only the minimum information required to perform their services and are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and security of data. The College is not responsible for the privacy practices of external platforms, which are governed by their respective privacy policies.
5. Data Security
The College implements reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data against:
- Unauthorized access
- Alteration or disclosure
- Accidental loss or destruction
Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
6. GDPR and International Data Protection (If Applicable)
If users access the College website from jurisdictions where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, the College respects applicable data protection rights, including:
- Right to access personal data
- Right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to request erasure of data, subject to academic, legal, and regulatory retention requirements
- Right to restrict or object to certain data processing activities
Requests related to GDPR or data privacy may be submitted through official College communication channels.
7. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill academic, administrative, financial, and legal obligations, or as required by applicable laws and university regulations.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The College website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns
- Enhance user experience
Users may control cookie settings through their browser preferences.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
The College reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on the official website and will become effective immediately upon publication.
10. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India, and any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts in Bihar.
11. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or data protection practices, please contact:
Mahatma Gandhi B.Ed. College
Recognized by ERC, NCTE, Bhubaneshwar & Affiliated to Munger University
Official contact details as published on the College website.