Privacy Policy for SDMCET Insignia

Effective Date: April 19, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to SDM CET Insignia ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by SDM College of Engineering & Technology, Dharwad. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website sdmcetinsignia.com (the "Site") and use our services, including OAuth authentication through Google.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you authenticate through Google OAuth, we receive information from your Google account as permitted by your Google account settings, which may include your name, email address, profile picture, and Google ID.
• Communication Information: Information you provide when you communicate with us for support, feedback, or other inquiries.
• Academic Information: Information related to your student or faculty status at SDM College of Engineering & Technology.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Device Information: Information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Usage Information: Information about how you use our Site, including pages visited, time spent on those pages, and other interactions.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to personalize your experience on our Site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Authenticate your identity through Google OAuth.
• Provide, maintain, and improve our services.
• Communicate with you about our services, updates, and security alerts.
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests.
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Site.
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities.
• Protect the rights and property of SDM CET Insignia, SDM College of Engineering & Technology, and others.

4. Google OAuth and Third-Party Services

4.1 Google OAuth

We use Google OAuth for authentication purposes. When you choose to sign in using your Google account, Google will share certain personal information with us as per your Google account settings and permissions. This typically includes your name, email address, and profile picture.

4.2 How We Use Google OAuth Data

The information received through Google OAuth is used solely for:

• Authenticating your identity
• Creating and maintaining your account on our platform
• Providing you with personalized services
• Communicating with you about your account and our services

4.3 Data Retention and Google Account Connection

You can disconnect your Google account from our service at any time through your account settings. However, certain information may be retained as required for legitimate business purposes or as required by law.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

• With Your Consent: We may share your information when you give us explicit permission to do so.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and other partners who help us provide our services.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect the rights, property, or safety of SDM CET Insignia, SDM College of Engineering & Technology, our users, or others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
• Academic Purposes: We may share information with SDM College of Engineering & Technology faculty and administration for academic and administrative purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of our systems.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request copies of your personal information that we hold.
• Correction: You can request that we correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: You can object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy frequently to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: