1. Introduction

The terms "We", "Us", and "Our" individually and collectively refer to Government College Bassa. The terms "You", "Your", and "Yourself" refer to visitors, students, applicants, parents, employees, and other users of this Website.

This Privacy Policy applies to the official website of Government College Bassa: https://gcbassa.ac.in/

This Privacy Policy describes the manner in which Government College Bassa may collect, use, process, store, and protect information provided by Users while accessing or using the Website and its services.

This Privacy Policy is intended to be read together with the Terms and Conditions of the Website. By accessing or using the Website, You acknowledge that You have read, understood, and agreed to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

If You do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the Website.

2. Information We Collect

Depending upon the services or facilities being used, the Website may collect information voluntarily provided by You. Such information may include, where applicable:

• Name
• Email address
• Mobile or telephone number
• Postal address
• State, district, PIN code, or other location information
• Student or application-related information
• Login credentials and account information
• Information submitted through online forms
• Documents or other information submitted for college services
• Payment or transaction-related information where online payment facilities are provided

We collect only such information as may reasonably be required to provide the relevant service, process an application, communicate with You, maintain records, or comply with applicable legal and administrative requirements.

3. Use of Information

Information provided by Users may be used for purposes including, but not limited to:

• Providing and administering college-related services.
• Processing applications, registrations, admissions, and other requests.
• Communicating important information, notifications, and updates.
• Responding to enquiries, requests, or complaints.
• Maintaining academic, administrative, and institutional records.
• Improving the functionality, accessibility, and user experience of the Website.
• Maintaining the security and integrity of the Website.
• Detecting, preventing, and investigating unauthorized or unlawful activities.
• Complying with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and governmental requirements.

4. Information Available in the Public Domain

Information that is already publicly available or accessible through lawful means, including information published on the Website or provided under applicable law, may not be treated as confidential personal information to the extent permitted by applicable law.

5. Cookies

The Website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, security, and user experience.

Cookies are small data files stored on a User's device by a website. They may help the Website remember preferences, understand how visitors use the Website, maintain sessions, and improve Website performance.

You may configure your browser to refuse or restrict cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the Website.

6. Automatically Collected Information

When You visit the Website, certain technical information may be automatically collected by the Website's server or hosting infrastructure. This may include information such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Date and time of access
• Pages visited
• Referring website or page
• General technical and diagnostic information

Such information may be used for security monitoring, website administration, analytics, troubleshooting, and improving the performance and functionality of the Website.

7. Links to Other Websites

The Website may contain links to external websites, portals, services, or resources operated by third parties.

This Privacy Policy applies only to the official Website of Government College Bassa. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of external websites. Users are advised to review the privacy policies of such websites before providing any personal information.

8. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Government College Bassa does not ordinarily sell, rent, or commercially trade Users' personal information.

Personal information may be disclosed or shared where reasonably necessary for legitimate institutional purposes, service delivery, or as required or permitted by applicable law.

Information may be disclosed in the following circumstances:

1. When disclosure is required by law, court order, or a direction from a government department, statutory authority, regulatory authority, or law-enforcement agency.
2. When disclosure is necessary for the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of unlawful activities, security incidents, fraud, or cyber incidents.
3. When disclosure is necessary for providing a service or processing a transaction requested by the User.
4. Where disclosure is otherwise permitted or required under applicable law.

9. Information Security

Government College Bassa takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, misuse, or destruction.

Appropriate security practices may include access controls, authentication mechanisms, secure server infrastructure, restricted administrative access, monitoring, and other reasonable safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information handled.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while reasonable efforts are made to protect information, Government College Bassa cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or stored through the Website.

10. Retention of Information

Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, maintain institutional or academic records, provide requested services, resolve disputes, comply with applicable legal requirements, or protect the rights and interests of the College.

11. User Responsibility

Users are responsible for ensuring that information submitted through the Website is accurate, complete, and up to date.

Users should also take reasonable steps to protect the confidentiality of their login credentials, passwords, and other account information and should not share such information with unauthorized persons.

12. Children's Privacy

The Website is intended primarily for students, applicants, parents, staff, and other persons who use the services of Government College Bassa.

Where information relating to a minor is required for an educational or administrative purpose, such information should be provided by or with the involvement of an appropriate parent, guardian, or authorized person, where required by applicable law.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Government College Bassa may update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in its practices, services, technology, or applicable legal requirements.

Any revised Privacy Policy will be published on this Website. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically to remain informed about how their information is handled.

14. Grievance Redressal

If You have any questions, concerns, complaints, or grievances relating to this Privacy Policy, the collection or use of personal information, or the operation of the Website, You may contact Government College Bassa using the contact details provided below.

15. Contact Us

For questions or further information regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Government College Bassa
P.O. Gohar, Teh. Chachyot, Distt. Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Phone: 01907-251018
Email: gcbassa@gmail.com
Email: gcgohar-hp@nic.in
Website: https://gcbassa.ac.in/