How we collect, store, share and protect your personal data — and how to raise a privacy concern.
Bhagirath National University (BNU) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information provided by students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data in compliance with Indian data protection laws and regulations.
We collect personal information including name, contact details, educational qualifications, identity documents, photographs, and financial information for admission, examination, and administrative purposes. This information is collected directly from you through application forms, online portals, and official communications. We may also collect information from educational boards, previous institutions, and government databases for verification purposes.
Your personal information is used solely for legitimate educational and administrative purposes including processing admissions, conducting examinations, issuing certificates, maintaining academic records, facilitating library and hostel services, and communicating important university updates. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share your information with government authorities, regulatory bodies like UGC and NAAC, examination boards, potential employers (with your consent), and scholarship providers as required by law or for legitimate educational purposes. Academic records may be shared with other universities for further education or employment verification upon proper authorization.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our databases are secured with encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. Physical records are stored in secure locations with restricted access.
You have the right to access your personal information, request corrections to inaccurate data, withdraw consent for certain data processing activities (where applicable), and lodge complaints regarding data privacy concerns. To exercise these rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@bnu.ac.in.
We retain student records for periods specified by UGC regulations and Indian archival laws. Academic transcripts and degree records are maintained permanently. Application records, examination papers, and administrative correspondence are retained for prescribed periods and then securely destroyed.
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This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our website with the revision date. For questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer or the University Registrar.
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