This document is a legally valid electronic agreement under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and applicable Indian laws. It does not require physical or digital signatures. Your use of the Kuvempu College website (“Website”) constitutes your deemed acceptance of this Privacy Policy and any future updates.

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

Kuvempu College values the privacy of students, parents, staff, and visitors. We do not sell, rent, or publish your personal information to third parties. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website.

If you do not agree with the terms below, please refrain from using the Website.

2. Information We Collect

During the use of our Website, you may voluntarily or automatically share:

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Contact Details
• IP address and browser information
• Any forms or documents you submit voluntarily

Cookies or similar tracking technologies may be used to analyze website usage for internal improvement purposes.

If you are under 18, you must use the Website under parental or guardian supervision.

3. Accuracy of Information

You agree that the information you provide is accurate, updated, and that you have the necessary rights to share such information. By submitting your details, you grant Kuvempu College permission to use this information as outlined in this policy.

4. Third-Party Content

Kuvempu College is not responsible for any third-party content, links, or services accessed via our website. If you voluntarily interact with third-party forms or plugins (e.g., payment gateways, external downloads), their privacy policies will apply.

5. Data Protection Measures

We follow reasonable security practices as per the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 to protect your information. However, data transmission over the Internet is never fully secure. Users access and submit information at their own risk.

6. Usage of Information

We may use your data:

• To respond to inquiries or application forms
• To share academic or administrative updates
• For website improvement and analytics
• To comply with legal or institutional obligations

We do not use your personal data for any commercial advertising or resale.

7. Data Retention & Deletion

Your data may be stored in electronic or physical form as necessary for academic or administrative records. You may request data deletion by contacting the college office. However, certain data may be retained as per legal or regulatory requirements.

8. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.