Purpose of this Document

This privacy policy explains how D. B. K. N. College collects, uses, and protects your personal information during the admissions process.

This policy applies to prospective students. Each department or institute within the college may have its own privacy notice. It is essential that you read this policy along with any other privacy policy provided during the information collection process.

Who Is Using Your Personal Data

D. B. K. N. College acts as the “controller” for the information obtained during your application for admission. Access to your data will be provided to college staff members who need it for their work related to admissions. We may also share it with statutory bodies of the University.

Types of Data We Collect

• Personal details such as name, address, phone number, email, date of birth, gender, and ID photograph.
• Education-related information including schools/colleges attended, courses completed, examination results, etc.
• Financial details like household income and funding support.
• Sensitive data including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, health conditions, and disabilities.

How We Collect Your Data

The primary source of information is your application, submitted via our online portal. We may also collect additional data directly from you or from third parties such as referees, previous institutions, and government departments.

How We Use Your Data

We process your data to evaluate and process your application, assess eligibility for different programs, and communicate with you about course updates or requirements. We may also use your data for administrative purposes like enrollment, payment verification, or academic support.

Data Sharing with Third Parties

We may share your information with third parties, such as your school, external service providers, government departments, or sponsors. Any third parties receiving your data are required to protect it in line with our privacy policies.

Retention Period

We will retain your data for as long as it is necessary to fulfill academic, legal, or reporting requirements.

Keeping Your Data Up to Date

You can access, amend, or delete your data up until the point of application submission. After submission, please notify us of any changes.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

The college reserves the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Any significant updates will be communicated to you, and we will notify you of changes related to the processing of your personal data.