Introduction
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University ("DSU", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.
By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Demographic information (age, gender, nationality)
- Academic records and educational history
- Payment and financial information for fee processing
- Identification documents (for verification purposes)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide to us
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website addresses
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our educational services
- To process admissions and enrollment
- To communicate with students, parents, and stakeholders
- To improve our website and services
- To conduct research and analysis for institutional development
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- To protect the security and integrity of our systems
- To send promotional materials (with consent)
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With authorized university staff who need the information to perform their duties
- With government agencies as required by law or for accreditation purposes
- With service providers who assist in our operations (under confidentiality agreements)
- In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of university assets
- When we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or comply with legal processes
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Secure servers and network infrastructure
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Staff training on data protection
While we strive to protect your information, no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to access and receive a copy of your data
- Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
- Right to restrict or object to certain processing
- Right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
- Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
Contact Information
For any privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University
Perambalur - Tiruchirapalli - 621 212
Tamil Nadu, India
Email: dpo@dsuniversity.edu.in
Phone: +91-8807488353
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect website functionality.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.