Privacy Policy

Shri Siddhalingeshwar Degree College ("SSDC", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal information such as name, email address, and phone number when you submit contact or admission forms.
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, and date/time of submission for security purposes.
• Usage data such as pages visited and interaction patterns to improve website functionality.

2. Admissions and Application Data

When you submit an admission application, we collect personal and academic information necessary to process your application. This data is used solely for admission processing, communication, and official record-keeping.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to inquiries and admission applications.
• To maintain security and prevent misuse of our systems.
• To improve website performance and user experience.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure servers, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and controlled administrative access.

5. Data Retention

• Contact messages are retained for up to 12 months.
• Security logs are retained for up to 6 months.
• Admission records may be retained longer to comply with academic and regulatory requirements.

6. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies required for basic functionality. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may use secure cloud infrastructure providers to host data and services. These providers maintain industry-standard security and privacy protections.

8. Your Rights

Under applicable Indian law, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for students and prospective students. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required by law.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the website after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.