Effective Date: 24th December, 2024
This Privacy Policy explains how Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (“BRAOU”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal information of users who visit our website.
1. Who We Are
This website is maintained by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. For any questions regarding this policy, please contact:
Contact Person: Vasantha Rao
Email: vasantha@braou.ac.in
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from users:
Personal Information (only if submitted): Name, email address, phone number, or other contact details.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, date/time of visit, referring pages, and device information.
- Cookies: Our WordPress site may use cookies to enhance user experience and enable certain functionality.
3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect may be used for:
- Providing access to website features and services
- Responding to inquiries or feedback
- Improving website performance, security, and usability
- Monitoring and analyzing usage trends and statistics
4. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except:
- When required by law or to comply with legal obligations
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of BRAOU or others
- With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting providers), only as necessary to operate the website
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies for functionality (e.g., login sessions) and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics). You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Data Retention
We retain collected data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
7. Security Measures
We follow reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10. Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, users may have the right to:
- Access or update their personal data
- Request deletion of their data
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, please contact vasantha@braou.ac.in.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date”.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Vasantha Rao
Email: vasantha@braou.ac.in
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University
Hyderabad, Telangana, India