This Privacy Policy explains how Government Degree College Kandaghat collects, uses, stores, and protects information provided by visitors and users of its official website.

1. Introduction

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

This Privacy Policy applies to the official website: https://gckandaghat.edu.in/

This policy describes how the College may collect, use, process, store, and protect information provided by users while accessing or using the Website and its services.

By accessing or using the Website, You acknowledge that You have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If You do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of the Website.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on the services used, the Website may collect information voluntarily provided by You, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Mobile or telephone number
• Postal address and location information
• Student or application-related information
• Login credentials and account information, where applicable
• Information submitted through online forms
• Documents submitted for college-related services
• Payment or transaction-related information, where applicable

The College aims to collect only information reasonably necessary to provide requested services, process applications, communicate with users, maintain records, and meet applicable legal and administrative requirements.

3. Use of Information

Information provided by users may be used for the following purposes:

• Providing and administering college-related services.
• Processing admissions, registrations, applications, and requests.
• Communicating notices, notifications, and important updates.
• Responding to enquiries, requests, and complaints.
• Maintaining academic, administrative, and institutional records.
• Improving the functionality, accessibility, and user experience of the Website.
• Maintaining the security and integrity of the Website.
• Detecting and preventing unauthorized or unlawful activities.
• Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and governmental requirements.

4. Information in the Public Domain

Information already publicly available through lawful means, including information published on the Website or disclosed under applicable law, may be treated in accordance with the relevant legal requirements.

5. Cookies

The Website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, security, and user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on a user's device that may help remember preferences, maintain sessions, and understand Website usage.

You may configure Your browser to refuse or restrict cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some Website features.

6. Automatically Collected Information

When You visit the Website, its server or hosting infrastructure may automatically collect technical information, including:

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

Such information may be used for security monitoring, administration, troubleshooting, and improving Website performance.

7. Links to Other Websites

The Website may contain links to external websites, portals, services, or resources operated by third parties. This Privacy Policy applies only to the official Website of Government Degree College Kandaghat. The College is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. Users should review the relevant privacy policies before sharing personal information on those websites.

8. Information Sharing and Disclosure

The College does not ordinarily sell, rent, or commercially trade users' personal information. Information may be shared where reasonably necessary for legitimate institutional purposes, service delivery, or as required or permitted by applicable law.

Disclosure may occur:

• When required by law, court order, or a competent government or regulatory authority.
• When necessary to investigate fraud, security incidents, or unlawful activities.
• When necessary to provide a service or process a transaction requested by a user.
• Where otherwise permitted or required under applicable law.

9. Information Security

The College takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, misuse, or destruction.

Security measures may include access controls, authentication mechanisms, restricted administrative access, monitoring, and other safeguards appropriate to the information handled. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

10. Retention of Information

Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain academic and institutional records, resolve disputes, comply with legal requirements, or protect the rights and interests of the College.

11. User Responsibility

Users are responsible for ensuring that the information they submit is accurate, complete, and up to date. Users should protect their login credentials and passwords and must not share them with unauthorized persons.

12. Children's Privacy

The Website serves students, applicants, parents, staff, and other persons associated with the College. Where information relating to a minor is required for educational or administrative purposes, it should be provided with appropriate parental, guardian, or authorized-person involvement where required by applicable law.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

The College may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in its practices, services, technology, or applicable legal requirements. Revised versions will be published on this Website. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

14. Grievance Redressal and Contact Information

For questions, concerns, complaints, or grievances relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact the College using the following details:

Government Degree College Kandaghat
District Solan, Himachal Pradesh - 173215
Phone: 01792 256 090
Email: principalgdckandaghat@gmail.com
Website: https://gckandaghat.edu.in/