Privacy Policy

Sri Guru Gobind Singh College ("the College", "we", "us" or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of every visitor, applicant, student and parent who interacts with this website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you have regarding your data.

Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways — information you provide directly, and information collected automatically as you browse.

Information you provide

• Details submitted through the online admission form, such as your name, parents' names, date of birth, gender, category, Aadhaar number, contact details, address and academic records.
• Information you share through contact forms, enquiry forms, feedback forms or email.
• Documents you upload as part of an application or enquiry.

Information collected automatically

• Basic technical data such as browser type, device type, approximate location and pages visited, used to keep the site secure and improve usability.
• Preference data stored in your browser, such as your selected display language.

How We Use Your Information

• To process and evaluate admission applications and related enquiries.
• To communicate with you about admissions, academic matters, events and important notices.
• To maintain student records as required by the College and Panjab University, Chandigarh.
• To comply with statutory, regulatory and accreditation requirements (for example UGC, AICTE and NAAC).
• To improve the security, content and performance of this website.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

This website uses a small number of cookies and similar browser-storage technologies to remember your preferences (such as the chosen language) and to keep the site functioning correctly. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With Panjab University, Chandigarh and relevant government or regulatory bodies, where required for admission, examination, affiliation or compliance.
• With trusted service providers who help us operate the website or process applications, under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
• Where disclosure is required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of the College and its community.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable laws, university regulations and record-keeping obligations.

Children's Privacy

Some applicants may be minors. Information relating to applicants below the age of 18 should be submitted with the knowledge and consent of a parent or guardian. If you believe a minor has provided information without such consent, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you, subject to legal and regulatory limits. To make such a request, please contact the College office using the details below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "last updated" date. We encourage you to review it periodically.