1. Introduction

Dr. P. A. Inamdar University is deeply committed to protecting the privacy, security, and confidentiality of personal data collected from our students, staff, faculty members, alumni, prospective applicants, visitors, and website users. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, processing, use, storage, and safeguarding of your personal information when you interact with our institution through:

• Our official website (https://drpaiu.edu.in/)
• Academic and student information portals
• Admission inquiry and enquiry management systems
• Email communications and correspondence

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India), and international privacy best practices. By using our services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Types of Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly, information collected automatically, and information from third parties. The categories include:

2.1 Personal Identity Information

• Full legal name and name variations
• Email address (personal and institutional)
• Phone number and mobile number
• Physical residential address
• Date of birth and age verification
• Government-issued identification details (when required for verification)

2.2 Academic Information

• Course and program preferences
• Academic records, grades, and examination scores
• Education history and previous institution details
• Career aspirations and counseling preferences
• Internship and placement information

2.3 Technical and Behavioral Data

• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Clickstream data and navigation patterns
• Search queries and interaction with website features
• Cookies, local storage, and similar tracking technologies

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Your explicit consent for specific processing activities.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws, regulatory guidelines, and academic mandates.

4. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Process and respond to admission inquiries, application forms, and career counseling requests.
• Improve our website content, usability, and user experience.
• Send relevant updates, newsletters, and announcements regarding courses, exams, and university events (you may opt-out at any time).
• Verify compliance with academic policies and legal regulations.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, track website visitor statistics, and serve personalized updates. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some parts of our site may not function properly without cookies.

6. Data Protection & Security

We implement appropriate physical, technical, and administrative security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. While we strive to protect your personal information, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Dr. P. A. Inamdar University, Pune
Email: info@drpaiu.edu.in
Phone: 020 26447507