Privacy Policy

01 Information We Collect

Depending on how you use the App, we may collect or process the following information:

02 How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Authenticate users and maintain secure login sessions.
• Provide access to college services and features.
• Display appropriate information based on the user's role.
• Manage and record student attendance.
• Provide academic and administrative services.
• Process feedback and requests.
• Send important college notifications.
• Maintain application security.
• Detect and troubleshoot technical problems.
• Improve the reliability and functionality of the App.

03 Authentication & Login

The App uses secure authentication mechanisms to verify authorized users.

Authentication information may be securely transmitted between the App and Birgunj Public College servers. The App may maintain an authenticated session so that users do not need to repeatedly enter their credentials.

04 Attendance Data

Attendance functionality is provided according to the user's authorized role.

• Teachers and administrators may be authorized to record or manage attendance.
• Students may be authorized to view their own attendance records.
• Attendance information is maintained for legitimate academic and institutional purposes.

05 Camera & Images

Some current or future features of the App may require access to the device camera or images, for example, attendance-related or profile-related functionality.

• Permission will be requested from the user.
• Camera or image access will only be used for the relevant feature.
• Images will not be used for advertising.
• Images uploaded to college servers may be processed and stored for the relevant college service.

Users can manage camera and media permissions through Android system settings.

06 Notifications

The App may use push-notification services to deliver important college-related information, including:

• College notices
• Academic announcements
• Institutional updates
• Other relevant college communications

Notification delivery may require a device-specific notification identifier or token.

07 Third-Party Services

The App may use trusted third-party technologies and services necessary for application functionality, authentication, hosting, diagnostics, notifications, or other legitimate technical purposes.

Such services may process limited technical or account-related information according to their own privacy policies and applicable requirements.

We do not authorize third-party services to use BPC user information for purposes unrelated to providing their services to the App.

08 Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against:

• Unauthorized access
• Unauthorized disclosure
• Loss
• Misuse
• Alteration
• Destruction

Data transmitted between the App and our servers may use encrypted HTTPS connections where supported.

However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

09 Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide college services.
• Maintain academic and administrative records.
• Meet institutional requirements.
• Resolve disputes and technical issues.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and its purpose.

10 Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal information.

Personal information may be accessed by authorized BPC personnel when necessary for legitimate academic, administrative, technical, or institutional purposes.

Information may also be disclosed where required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the security and rights of the College, its users, or others.

11 Children's Privacy

The App provides educational and institutional services to students and members of the Birgunj Public College community.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for advertising or marketing purposes.

Where applicable, student information is processed for legitimate educational and institutional purposes.

12 User Rights

Subject to applicable law and institutional policies, users may request information about personal data associated with their account and may request correction of inaccurate information.

Requests regarding account information or personal data can be made through Birgunj Public College.

13 Account & Data Deletion

If you believe your account or associated personal information should be deleted, you may contact Birgunj Public College.

14 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when the App's features, data practices, or applicable requirements change.

Updated versions of this policy will be made available through an appropriate Birgunj Public College website or within the App.