Chhattisgarh Institute of Technology, Raigarh (CGIT Raigarh) is committed to protecting the privacy of its website visitors, students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out contact or feedback forms
• Submit grievances or RTI applications
• Register for alumni portal or admission inquiries
• Download resources or subscribe to notifications

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any other details you choose to provide.

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited, time and date of visit
• Referring website

This information is used for statistical analysis, website improvement, and security purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries, complaints, or feedback
• To process admission applications and alumni registrations
• To improve our website content and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations (e.g., RTI Act)
• To protect the security and integrity of our systems

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information:

• With government authorities as required by law (e.g., RTI Act, court orders)
• With service providers who assist in website operations (subject to confidentiality agreements)
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of CGIT Raigarh, its students, or the public

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites (e.g., CSVTU, AICTE, DTE). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us.

9. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Access and obtain a copy of your personal information
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Chhattisgarh Institute of Technology, Raigarh
Raigarh, Chhattisgarh – 496001
Email: info@cgitraigarh.ac.in
Phone: +91-7762-123456