1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data required for admissions, program operations, and academic validation. This includes:

• Name of student / guardian
• Mobile number
• Email address
• Address for communication
• Date of birth
• Educational and qualification credentials
• Aadhaar number (only if mandated by applicable law and collected in compliance with UIDAI guidelines)
• Payment-related details (processed via secure, certified third-party payment gateways)
• IP address and basic device information for analytics

2. Purpose of Data Collection

Personal data is processed strictly for the following purposes:

• Admissions, registrations, and batch allocation processes
• Academic record management and certification checks
• Fee collection, billing, and receipt generation
• Communication related to courses, technical exams, and academic notices
• Legal compliance and administrative audit requirements

We do not use personal data for any unrelated or unauthorized marketing purposes.

3. Consent

By submitting any application or enquiry form on this website, you provide free, informed, specific, and clear consent for the collection and use of your personal data as stated in this policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting our grievance officer (details provided below).

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard administrative and technical security measures including:

• SSL (HTTPS) encryption for all network traffic
• Secure, firewall-protected servers and databases
• Restricted database access limited strictly to authorized staff members
• Cryptographic password hashing and input sanitization

Please note that despite robust security protocols, no digital system is 100% immune to vulnerabilities.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent student personal data under any circumstances.

Data is shared only in the following scenarios:

• With government, AKTU, or AICTE authorities when legally required.
• With trusted service providers (like payment processors) strictly for operational workflows.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the stated academic purpose or as mandated by law or academic regulatory frameworks, after which it is securely and permanently deleted from our servers.

7. Children's Data

This website collects personal data of students under 18 years of age strictly for educational, certification, and training purposes. No tracking, profiling, or targeted behavioral advertising is conducted on minor students.

8. User Rights (As per DPDP Act, 2023)

Under the DPDP Act of India, students (Data Principals) hold the following rights:

• Right to access summaries of personal data processed
• Right to request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or out-of-date data
• Right to request deletion of personal data when the purpose is fulfilled
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to nominate another person to exercise rights in case of death or incapacity
• Right to file a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India regarding data misuse

9. Grievance & Data Protection Contact

Maharana Pratap Institute of Technology, Gorakhpur acts as the Data Fiduciary under the DPDP Act, 2023. For queries, correction requests, or grievances:

10. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically to align with evolving DPDP Board guidelines or database technologies. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.