This Privacy Policy describes how Government Degree College Dehar may collect, use, store, and protect information provided by visitors and users of its official website.

1. Introduction

The terms "We", "Us", and "Our" refer to Government Degree College Dehar. The terms "You", "Your", and "Yourself" refer to students, applicants, parents, employees, visitors, and other users of this Website.

This Privacy Policy applies to the official Website: https://www.gdcdehar.ac.in/ .

This policy explains the information-handling practices associated with the Website and should be read together with its Terms and Conditions.

2. Information We May Collect

Depending on the services used and the information submitted by Users, the Website may collect the following information, where applicable:

• Name
• Email address
• Mobile or telephone number
• Postal address and general location information
• Student, admission, or application-related information
• Information submitted through online forms
• Documents submitted for College services
• Account information and login credentials where user accounts are provided
• Payment or transaction references where online payment services are provided

Information should be collected only to the extent reasonably necessary for the relevant institutional service, administrative purpose, communication, or applicable legal requirement.

3. How We Use Information

Information may be used for purposes including:

• Providing College-related information and services.
• Processing admission applications and registrations.
• Responding to enquiries, requests, and complaints.
• Communicating official notices, academic updates, schedules, and announcements.
• Maintaining academic and administrative records.
• Improving Website accessibility, functionality, and performance.
• Monitoring security and investigating suspected misuse or unauthorized activity.
• Meeting applicable legal, regulatory, and governmental requirements.

4. Automatically Collected Information

When You access the Website, the server or hosting infrastructure may record technical information, depending on the services and configurations in use. This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Date and time of access
• Pages requested or visited
• Referring page or website
• Technical logs and diagnostic information

Such information, where collected, may be used for Website administration, troubleshooting, security monitoring, and service improvement.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website may use cookies or similar technologies if enabled by its functionality or hosting services. Cookies are small files stored on a User's device that can help maintain sessions, remember preferences, or improve Website functionality.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Restricting cookies may affect certain Website features where those features depend on them.

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

The College does not intend to sell or rent Users' personal information for commercial purposes. Information may be shared where necessary for institutional services or where permitted or required by applicable law.

Disclosure may occur:

• When required by applicable law, a court order, or a lawful direction from an authorized authority.
• When necessary to investigate suspected fraud, security incidents, or unlawful activity.
• When necessary to provide a service requested by the User through an authorized service provider.
• When otherwise permitted or required by applicable law.

7. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Website may link to government portals, university websites, payment services, and other external resources.

This Privacy Policy applies to the College's Website and does not govern independent third-party websites. The College cannot guarantee the privacy, security, or accuracy of external services. Users should review the relevant third-party privacy policies before submitting personal information to those services.

8. Information Security

The College aims to use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect information handled through the Website against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or destruction.

Security measures may include access restrictions, authentication, server protections, and monitoring, depending on the systems in use.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

9. Retention of Information

Information may be retained for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including academic and administrative recordkeeping, providing services, resolving disputes, and meeting applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

10. User Responsibilities

Users should ensure that information submitted through the Website is accurate and up to date. Where accounts are provided, Users should protect their passwords and login credentials and avoid sharing them with unauthorized persons.

11. Children's Privacy

The Website may be used by students, applicants, parents, and other persons interacting with the College. Where information concerning a minor is required for an educational or administrative purpose, it should be handled in accordance with applicable law and relevant institutional procedures.

12. Public Information

Certain information, such as official notices, academic announcements, examination schedules, and institutional documents, may be published publicly on the Website. Users should avoid submitting unnecessary personal or confidential information through public-facing forms.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Government Degree College Dehar may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in Website functionality, information-handling practices, or applicable legal requirements.

Updated versions will be published on this page. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

14. Grievance Redressal and Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of information through the Website, please contact Government Degree College Dehar using the official contact details below.

Government Degree College Dehar
District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh - 175030

Phone: 01907-283200

Email: principalgdcdehar@gmail.com

Website: https://www.gdcdehar.ac.in/