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Privacy Policy


GPA CARE (Centralized Academic & Resource Ecosystem) is an academic and institutional management application operated for authorized users of Government Polytechnic Ambikapur and participating institutions.

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through the GPA CARE application, how that information is used, and how it is protected.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on the user role and the services enabled by the institution, GPA CARE may process information such as:

  • Name
  • Student or employee identification number
  • Mobile number
  • Email address
  • Department, branch, class, semester, or academic term
  • Attendance information
  • Timetable information
  • Academic and course-related information
  • Notices and institutional communications
  • Login and authentication information
  • Device information required for app functionality
  • Push notification token
  • Technical information such as app version, device type, and diagnostic information

The exact information processed may vary depending on the user’s role and the features enabled by the institution.

2. How We Use Information

Information processed through GPA CARE may be used for:

  • User authentication and account access
  • Providing academic and institutional services
  • Displaying attendance and timetable information
  • Managing course and academic activities
  • Sending notices and institutional notifications
  • Providing role-based access to app features
  • Maintaining security and preventing unauthorized access
  • Diagnosing technical issues and improving app reliability
  • Supporting institutional reporting and administration

We do not use user information for unrelated commercial advertising purposes.

3. Account Access

GPA CARE is intended for authorized students, employees, and other approved institutional users.

Access may be provided through credentials, OTP-based authentication, or other authentication methods approved by the institution.

Users should not share passwords, OTPs, or other authentication information with anyone.

4. Push Notifications

GPA CARE may use push notifications to provide institutional information such as:

  • Notices
  • Academic announcements
  • Timetable-related updates
  • Attendance-related information
  • Administrative communications
  • Other important institutional alerts

A device notification token may be processed for this purpose.

Users may manage notification permissions through their device settings.

5. Third-Party Services

The application may use trusted third-party technology services for functions such as:

  • Push notifications
  • Authentication
  • Application diagnostics
  • Cloud or server infrastructure
  • Network communication

These services may process limited technical information necessary to provide their functionality.

Where applicable, such services operate according to their respective privacy and security policies.

6. Data Sharing

GPA CARE does not sell personal information.

Information may be accessible to authorized institutional personnel where required for academic, administrative, technical, or support purposes.

Information may also be disclosed where required by applicable law, regulation, court order, or lawful government request.

7. Data Security

Reasonable technical and administrative measures are used to protect information against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Improper disclosure
  • Accidental loss
  • Misuse
  • Unauthorized modification

However, no electronic system or internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

Information may be retained for as long as necessary for:

  • Academic records
  • Institutional administration
  • Regulatory or legal requirements
  • Audit requirements
  • Security
  • Technical operation of the service

Retention periods may depend on the type of information and applicable institutional policies.

9. Data Accuracy

Users should contact their institution if they believe their profile, academic, attendance, or other information displayed in GPA CARE is incorrect.

Certain information may only be modified by authorized institutional personnel.

10. User Rights and Requests

Users may contact the institution regarding:

  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Questions about information associated with their account
  • Account-related issues
  • Privacy-related concerns
  • Requests regarding data, where applicable under institutional policy and applicable law

Some academic or administrative records may need to be retained even after an account is no longer actively used.

11. Children’s Privacy

GPA CARE is intended for authorized users associated with educational institutions.

Where the application is used by students who are minors, information is processed only for legitimate educational and institutional purposes in accordance with applicable institutional requirements and law.

12. External Links

The application or related institutional webpages may contain links to external websites or services.

The institution is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes to GPA CARE features
  • Changes in institutional practices
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Security or technical changes

The updated version will be published on the official institutional website with a revised effective date.

14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding GPA CARE or this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Government Polytechnic Ambikapur
Department of Computer Science
Ambikapur, Surguja, Chhattisgarh, India

Email: admin@gpambikapur.ac.in
Phone: +917774-220609
Website: https://gpambikapur.ac.in/

15. Application

Application Name: GPA CARE
Full Form: Centralized Academic & Resource Ecosystem
Operator: Government Polytechnic Ambikapur