Privacy Policy
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Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Government Degree College Tral collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our official website gdctral.ac.in. Please read it carefully.
1 Introduction

Government Degree College Tral (hereinafter referred to as "the College", "we", "our", or "us") is a Government institution established under the Higher Education Department, Jammu & Kashmir, located at New Campus, Bajwani Tral, Pulwama – 192122.

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, students, faculty, staff, and any other users ("you" or "user") who access or use our official website. By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

This website is operated solely for educational and informational purposes. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of any personal information you share with us.

2 Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information

Name, email address, phone number, and other details voluntarily submitted through contact forms, grievance forms, alumni registration, or feedback forms.

Technical / Usage Data

IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs — collected automatically via server logs for security and analytics.

Cookies

Session cookies to maintain your browsing session. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

Academic Information

Enrollment numbers, academic records, or results — only when you use authenticated portals such as the Student Academic Record section.

3 How We Use Information

Information collected is used strictly for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve the services offered through this website.
  • To respond to inquiries, grievances, feedback, and support requests submitted by users.
  • To maintain and display academic records, results, and enrollment statistics for authorised users.
  • To send important notices, circulars, and announcements to students and staff.
  • To ensure the security of the website and prevent fraudulent activity.
  • To comply with legal obligations imposed by J&K Government or University of Kashmir.
  • To maintain alumni records for institutional purposes.
We do not use your information for any commercial purpose, targeted advertising, or sell it to any third party under any circumstances.
4 Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses minimal cookies to ensure basic functionality:

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Session Cookie Keeps you logged into authenticated areas (admin, student portal) Session (deleted when browser closes)
ASP.NET ViewState Maintains page state for forms and interactive elements Session
Analytics (if enabled) Anonymous page view statistics to improve the website Up to 2 years (anonymised)

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of this website — such as the student portal and admin panel — may not function properly without session cookies.

5 Information Sharing

Government Degree College Tral does not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with any third party, except in the following limited circumstances:

  • University of Kashmir: Student academic data may be shared as required for examination, result processing, and accreditation purposes.
  • Higher Education Department, J&K: Institutional data may be shared for government reporting, AISHE, NIRF, or NAAC requirements.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
  • Scholarship Portals: With your explicit consent, relevant details may be shared with NSP or J&K e-Governance portals for scholarship processing.
6 Data Security

We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

  • Password-protected admin and student portals.
  • Role-based access control for sensitive data.
  • Regular security reviews of the website and database.
  • Server-side input validation to prevent SQL injection and XSS attacks.
No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7 Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external websites including but not limited to:

  • University of Kashmir (uok.edu.in)
  • National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
  • J&K Samarth Admission Portal
  • NPTEL, INFLIBNET, National Digital Library
  • Anti-Ragging Portal (antiragging.in)

These external websites are governed by their own privacy policies. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content or privacy practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.

8 Children's Privacy

This website is intended for use by students of degree-level education (typically 17 years and above), faculty, staff, and the general public seeking information about the college.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through this website, please contact us immediately at principalgdctral@gmail.com so that we may delete such information.

9 Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Deletion

Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.

Objection

Object to processing of your data for certain purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us in writing at the address below or email us at principalgdctral@gmail.com.

10 Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Principal
Government Degree College Tral
New Campus, Bajwani Tral, Pulwama, J&K – 192122
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM