At Parul University, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, services, and official counsellors.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better services to all our users. The types of information we collect include:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, age, date of birth, gender, photograph, and signature.
- Contact Information: Email address, phone number, residential address, and emergency contact details.
- Academic Information: Educational history, marks/grades, school leaving certificates, and other admission-related documents.
- Financial Information: Bank account details and payment history for fee processing (handled via secure gateways).
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system when you visit our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used strictly for legitimate educational and administrative purposes, including:
- Admission Processing: Evaluating eligibility, verifying documents, and processing your application.
- Communication: Sending admission offers, fee reminders, exam schedules, and university newsletters.
- Student Support: Providing counselling services, hostility allocation, and academic guidance.
- Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements set by UGC, AICTE, and other governing bodies.
- Security: Monitoring campus access and network security to ensure student safety.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences and login sessions.
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our content.
- Deliver relevant information and updates based on your interests.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your access to certain features of our website.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in payment processing, IT support, or courier services, under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Regulatory Authorities: When required by law or to comply with legal processes, verified requests from government agencies, or court orders.
- Academic Partners: For student exchange programs, dual degree verifications, or research collaborations, with your consent.
5. Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your data, including encryption, firewalls, and secure serve access controls. Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
- The right to access and request a copy of your personal data.
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information.
- The right to request deletion of your data (subject to data retention laws for academic records).
- The right to withdraw consent for marketing communications.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: privacy@paruluniversity.ac.in
Address: Parul University, P.O. Limda, Ta. Waghodia, Dist. Vadodara - 391760, Gujarat, India.