Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) 2023 Notice

1. Data Fiduciary & Identity

Patna College Guide operates as a Data Fiduciary under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act"). We process personal data provided directly and voluntarily by students or guardians solely to provide verified college discovery and educational counselling services in Patna, Bihar.

2. Categories of Personal Data Collected

We adhere to strict data minimization. We only collect:

• Student Name
• Mobile Contact Number
• Email address (optional)
• Academic interests (preferred course, education level, approximate percentage)
• Query messages and callback timing preferences

We do not collect sensitive identifiers such as Aadhaar biometric records, bank credentials, caste sub-documents, or hidden browser fingerprints without explicit authorization.

3. Purpose of Processing & Consent

Data is processed strictly with explicit consent granted at the time of form submission:

• Enquiry Response: To connect students with an assigned Patna education counsellor regarding their selected institutions.
• Admission Updates (Optional): To inform students about Bihar scholarship schemes (MNSSBY) and official university cut-offs where opted in.

4. Your Rights Under DPDP Act 2023

As a Data Principal, you are entitled to:

• Right to access a summary of personal data held about you.
• Right to correction of inaccurate contact or academic information.
• Right to erasure of personal data once the enquiry is completed.
• Right to withdraw consent at any time without punitive consequences.
• Right of grievance redressal.

5. Grievance Officer Details

In accordance with DPDP rules, any questions or requests regarding your data should be directed to: