Privacy Policy
Pachhunga University College (PUC), Aizawl, Mizoram, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of users accessing its official website and online services, including the Online Student Fees Payment System.
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when users interact with the PUC website.
1. Scope of the Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to:
· Visitors to the official PUC website
· Students using online services such as fee payment
· Users submitting information through online forms or email
By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information Collected
PUC may collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information
· Name
· Registration / Roll Number
· Course and Semester details
· Email address and mobile number
b) Transaction Information
· Fee payment reference number
· Date and amount of transaction
· Payment status
Note: Pachhunga University College does not collect or store sensitive banking details such as debit/credit card numbers, CVV, PIN, or net banking credentials.
3. Use of Information
The information collected is used solely for:
· Processing and accounting of student fee payments
· Academic and administrative record maintenance
· Generating receipts and reports
· Sending payment-related SMS and email notifications
· Compliance with statutory, audit, and regulatory requirements
· Information is not used for commercial or marketing purposes.
4. Payment Gateway Security
· Online payments are processed through a secure Payment Gateway (Billdesk), which complies with applicable banking and security standards.
· PUC does not have access to or control over users’ bank account or card details.
· Payment Gateway service providers are responsible for securing transaction data during processing.
5. Data Protection & Security
PUC implements reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect user information against:
· Unauthorized access
· Alteration
· Disclosure
· Destruction
Access to data is restricted to authorized personnel only and used strictly for official purposes.
6. Information Sharing
· Personal information is not shared with third parties, except where required by:
o Law
o Government authorities
o Audit or regulatory bodies
· Information related to payments is shared only with the Payment Gateway and banking institutions for transaction processing and reconciliation.
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
· The PUC website may use basic cookies for functional and security purposes.
· Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.
· Users may disable cookies through their browser settings if desired.
8. Links to External Websites
The PUC website may contain links to external websites, including those of Mizoram University or Payment Gateway service providers. PUC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external websites.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites separately.
9. Data Retention
Personal and transaction-related data is retained only for the period necessary to:
· Fulfil academic and administrative purposes
· Meet audit, accounting, and statutory requirements
10. Changes to This Policy
Pachhunga University College reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy from time to time without prior notice. Changes shall be effective upon publication on the website.
11. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts located in Aizawl, Mizoram.
12. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or data usage, users may contact:
Pachhunga University College
Aizawl, Mizoram
Email: principal@pucollege.edu.in
Phone: 0389-2320795
Acknowledgement
By using this website and its online services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.