1. Introduction

Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Bhanjraru (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our official website https://itibhanjraru.edu.in.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device details, date and time of visit, and website usage data (automatically recorded in server logs for analytics and security).

  • Form Submissions: When you submit Admission forms, Contact forms, RTI requests, or Grievances, we may collect your name, email, phone number, and other details necessary for administrative and academic purposes.

3. How We Use the Information

The collected information may be used for:

  • Official communication such as admission updates, examination results, and notices.

  • Improving website functionality, accessibility, and content.

  • Ensuring compliance with legal obligations and handling grievances.

  • Protecting against spam, unauthorized access, or misuse of services.

4. Sharing of Information

  • We do not sell or trade your personal data to any third party.

  • Information may only be shared with authorized government/regulatory bodies when required by law.

  • In certain cases, third-party service providers may be engaged (e.g., website hosting, analytics), but they are bound to use the data only as instructed and must ensure its confidentiality and security.

5. Security Measures

We take appropriate technical and administrative measures to secure your information, including SSL encryption, server firewalls, and restricted access protocols.
However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet is fully secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. After that, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and administrative requirements).

  • Withdraw consent (if applicable).

  • Opt out of non-essential communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us (details below).

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 without the consent of a parent or guardian.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use basic cookies or tracking tools to enhance user experience and facilitate academic services (e.g., remembering form inputs).
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some website functions may be affected.

10. Legal Compliance

This policy is designed in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) and the IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures) Rules, 2011.

11. Contact / Grievance Officer

For any privacy-related concerns, queries, or complaints, please contact:

Principal & Grievance Officer
Govt. ITI Bhanjraru, District Chamba, Himachal Pradesh – 176316
Email: itibhanjraru@gmail.com
Phone: 9418108486

12. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates the latest revision. Visitors are encouraged to review this page regularly.