Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy: The Deccan PU College, Bengaluru

Effective Date: January 2026

Last Updated: 27th January 2026

At The Deccan PU College, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our students, parents, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or apply for admission.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when expressing interest in our college or submitting an admission form. This includes:

Student Details: Name, date of birth, gender, academic records, and photographs.
Parent/Guardian Details: Name, occupation, and relationship to the student.
Contact Information: Mobile number, email address, and residential address.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns (via cookies) to improve website performance.

2. Purpose of Data Processing

We use your information strictly for educational and administrative purposes, including:

Processing admission applications and verifying eligibility.
Communicating updates regarding the admission process.
Maintaining academic and attendance records.
Sending institutional announcements, event invites, and newsletters.
Internal research to improve our curriculum and campus facilities.

3. Consent and Data of Minors

As a Pre-University College, we often process the data of students under the age of 18. By using this website and submitting an inquiry or application, parents or legal guardians provide verifiable consent for the collection and processing of their ward’s data as per the DPDP Act.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information only with:

Educational Boards: Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, for registration.
Service Providers: Secure payment gateways for fee processing and SMS/Email service providers for official alerts.
Legal Authorities: When required by law to comply with judicial proceedings or government audits.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard physical, technical, and administrative security measures (including encryption and restricted access) to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of your data.

6. Your Rights

Under Indian law, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request a summary of the data we hold about you.
Right to Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information.
Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of data when it is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected (subject to academic retention laws).
Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent for future communication at any time.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., social media or educational resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party websites.

8. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or grievances regarding your data, please contact us at:

The Deccan PU College, Bengaluru

Address: 11, 18th Main Rd, Brindavan Layout, Padmanabhanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560061.

Email: pr@deccanpuc.org.in

Phone: +91 7996630399, 7996630499

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