PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction & Scope

M J College (M J College of Information Technology - MJCIT), located in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of privacy and data security for our students, faculty, staff, alumni, applicants, and visitors.

By accessing our website (http://mjcit.in/), submitting enquiry forms, or utilizing our portal services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal data during your interaction with our institution:

• Personal Contact Details: Full name, email address, mobile number, postal address, parent/guardian details, and date of birth.
• Academic & Admission Data: Educational background, marks, qualifications, course preferences, enrollment details, and entrance examination scores.
• Communications Data: Inquiries submitted via online forms, feedback, event registrations, and marketing communication opt-in preferences.
• Technical & Log Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent, and referral URLs collected automatically via server logs and cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is collected solely for legitimate educational, administrative, and communication purposes, including:

4. SMS & Electronic Messaging Policy

When you consent on our enquiry or registration forms, you agree to receive communications from M J College via SMS, RCS, WhatsApp, or email.

• Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile network provider.
• You may opt out of receiving promotional or non-essential updates at any time by replying STOP to any SMS/RCS message or contacting us directly.
• We do not sell, share, or rent mobile numbers or opt-in consent records to third-party marketers.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent personal information to third parties. We may disclose information only under the following conditions:

• Affiliated Universities & Authorities: Sharing necessary student details with statutory bodies, Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya (Durg University), UGC, or government departments as mandated by law.
• Trusted Service Providers: Sharing data with technical partners who assist in operating our website, managing SMS gateways, or hosting student management systems under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: Disclosing information when required by law, court order, or governmental regulations.

6. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses session and analytical cookies to remember user preferences, improve site navigation, and measure website traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain features of the website may function with limited capability.

7. Data Security Measures

We employ appropriate technical, physical, and administrative security protocols (including SSL encryption, secure servers, and restricted database access) to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external portals (such as university portals, fee payment gateways, or regulatory boards). M J College is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any linked sites.

9. Updates to This Policy

M J College reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us: