1. Introduction

Tontadarya College of Engineering (TCE), Gadag ("College", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors, students, parents, alumni, faculty members, staff, recruiters, and other users of our website www.tce.ac.in

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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through our website.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information including:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Postal address

• Academic details

• Admission-related information

• Alumni information

• Placement-related information

• Information submitted through contact forms

Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect:

• IP Address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Date and time of visit

• Pages visited

• Website usage statistics

3. How We Use Information

The information collected may be used for:

• Admission and academic processes

• Responding to inquiries

• Student and alumni services

• Placement and recruitment activities

• Event registration and communication

• Website improvement and analytics

• Compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve user experience

• Analyze website traffic

• Maintain session information

• Enhance website functionality

Users may disable cookies through browser settings, though some website features may not function properly.

5. Information Sharing

TCE does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Information may be shared:

• When required by law

• With government authorities and regulatory bodies

• With affiliated academic and accreditation agencies

• With placement recruiters, with appropriate consent

• For protection of institutional rights and security

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

7. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to external websites.

TCE is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third-party websites.

8. Student and Alumni Information

Information submitted by students and alumni may be used for:

• Academic administration

• Examination processing

• Alumni engagement activities

• Placement assistance

• Institutional communications

Such information will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and institutional policies.

9. Children's Privacy

The website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

If such information is inadvertently collected, appropriate steps will be taken to remove it.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

TCE reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Updated versions shall be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

11. Contact Information

Tontadarya College of Engineering
Mundargi Road, Gadag – 582101
Karnataka, India

Phone: +91 8372 236933
Email: principaltcegadag@gmail.com