Privacy Policy

 
Privacy Policy: Bandhan School of Business, Santiniketan
Effective Date: March 31, 2026
Last Updated: March 31, 2026
 
Bandhan School of Business, Santiniketan, ("the Institute"), an AICTE-approved management institution located in Santiniketan, Bolpur,West Bengal, is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of its students, faculty, staff, and website visitors. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary for academic administration, admissions, and regulatory compliance with AICTE and the Department of Higher Education, West Bengal.

• Personal Identifiers: Name, date of birth, gender, nationality, and photograph, etc.
• Contact Information: Permanent and correspondence addresses, email IDs, and mobile numbers.
• Academic Records: Past academic transcripts, entrance exam scores (CAT/MAT/JEMAT), and extracurricular achievements.
• Sensitive Personal Data: Financial information (for fee payments), Aadhaar number (for scholarship/KYC), and biometric data (for campus attendance/security).
• Automated Data: IP addresses, browser types, and cookies collected during website visits to improve user experience.

2. Purpose of Data Collection
The data collected is used solely for legitimate educational and administrative purposes, including:

• Processing admissions and enrolment.
• Facilitating academic instruction, examinations, and results.
• Managing placements and internship opportunities.
• Submitting mandatory disclosures to AICTE and the Affiliating University.
• Communicating institutional updates, newsletters, and emergency alerts.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
The Institute does not sell or rent personal data to third parties. Data may be shared only under the following circumstances:

• Regulatory Bodies: Submission of data to AICTE, UGC, or the West Bengal State Government as per statutory requirements.
• Service Providers: With trusted vendors (e.g., ERP providers, cloud hosting, or payment gateways) under strict confidentiality measures.
• Legal Necessity: When required by law enforcement or via judicial orders under the IT Act, 2000.

4. Data Security
In accordance with Section 43A of the IT Act, 2000, the Institute implements "Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures." This includes:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission.
• Restricted access to personal records on a "need-to-know" basis.
• Regular audits of our digital infrastructure to prevent unauthorized access or data breaches.

5. Stake holders’ Rights
As a data principal, one has the following rights:

• Access & Correction: May review and request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Withdrawal of Consent: May withdraw consent for data processing at any time, subject to academic and legal constraints (note: withdrawing consent may impact enrolment status).
• Data Portability: Request a copy of academic records in a structured format.

6. Mandatory AICTE Disclosures
In compliance with AICTE norms, certain institutional data (faculty profiles, placement statistics, and infrastructure details) are made available in the "Mandatory Disclosure" section of our website. Individual student contact details are excluded from these public disclosures to maintain privacy.
7. Grievance Redressal
In compliance with the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, the Institute has appointed a Grievance Officer.
Name: Swapan Kumar Banik
Designation: Asstt. Registrar
Address: Bandhan School of Business, Pancher Mile, Raipur-Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal -731204.
Email: icc.bsb@bandhan.org
Phone: +91 34632 52032
8. Updates to this Policy
The Institute reserves the right to update this policy to reflect changes in law (such as the full implementation of the DPDP Act 2023) or institutional practices. Changes will be notified via the official website.
Contact Us
For any queries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
The Principal's Office: Bandhan School of Business, Pancher Mile, Raipur-Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal -731204.
Email: info.bsb@bandhan.org
 
Note: This Privacy Policy is developed for Bandhan School of Business, Santiniketan, an AICTE-approved management institute in West Bengal, incorporating requirements from the Information Technology Act, 2000 (and SPDI Rules 2011) and aligning with the newer Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.