1. Introduction & Scope
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University ("University", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is dedicated to protecting personal information collected through our official online admissions portal and landing pages.
This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, the lawful purposes for which it is processed, how it is safeguarded, and your rights in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and international data protection principles.
2. Information We Collect
When you submit an admission enquiry or express interest in our academic programmes, we may collect the following data:
- Identity Data: Full name of the candidate.
- Contact Information: Mobile telephone number, email address, state, and city of residence.
- Academic Preferences: Selected programme (MBA, BBA, B.Com, MCA, BCA), specialisation, and academic qualifications.
- Technical & Telemetry Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, timestamp, and referral sources (UTM parameters, Google Click ID).
3. Purpose of Processing
Your data is processed strictly for legitimate academic and administrative objectives:
- Providing comprehensive counselling regarding eligibility, syllabus, examinations, and fee schedules.
- Assisting candidates throughout the application and enrollment process.
- Sending critical notifications regarding admissions deadlines, webinar invitations, and scholarship opportunities.
- Fulfilling statutory compliance and institutional regulatory reporting obligations under UGC-DEB and AICTE frameworks.
4. Data Processing & Admissions Infrastructure
To maintain seamless communication and rapid response times, student enquiry leads are securely processed through our dedicated admissions management infrastructure.
- Admissions Portal: Secure gateway for real-time lead capture, assignment to academic counselors, and enquiry management.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Encrypted hosting adhering to enterprise-grade physical, technical, and operational security standards.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any external commercial advertising networks.
5. Data Security & Retention
We implement rigorous security measures, including HTTPS/TLS 1.3 encryption, firewalled application gateways, parameterized SQL/API requests, and strictly restricted access permissions for authorized admissions staff only.
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the admissions cycle and institutional reporting guidelines, after which it is securely archived or purged.
6. Candidate Rights
Under applicable Indian data protection laws, you retain the following rights:
| Right | Description |
|---|---|
| Right to Access | You may request confirmation of whether your data is being processed and review a summary. |
| Right to Correction | You may request correction of inaccurate, misleading, or outdated personal details. |
| Right to Withdraw Consent | You may opt out of promotional communications at any time by notifying our admissions desk. |
| Grievance Redressal | You have the right to lodge a complaint regarding data processing with our designated officer. |
7. Cookies & Analytics
Our web portal may employ functional and analytical cookies to ensure optimal performance, prevent automated spam submissions, and evaluate campaign effectiveness. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings at any time.
8. Contact & Grievance Redressal
If you have any questions, wish to update your details, or desire to withdraw communication consent, please reach out to:
- Institution: Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University (BVDU)
- Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Office: Centre for Online & Distance Education Admissions Desk
- Website: Online Admissions Portal