Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect and handle your personal information.
Last updated: May 17, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Alumni Setu, the official alumni network platform of Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Name, email address, phone number, and contact information
- Academic information (degree, year of graduation, department)
- Professional information (current position, company, work experience)
- Profile picture and biographical information
- Payment information (for donations and transactions)
Automatically Collected Information
When you use our platform, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process your registrations, transactions, and requests
- Send you updates, newsletters, and important announcements
- Facilitate connections between alumni members
- Organize and manage events, mentorship programs, and community activities
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: We may share information when you explicitly consent
- Alumni Directory: Basic profile information may be visible to other verified alumni members
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- University Administration: We may share information with Maharshi Dayanand University for official purposes
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and review your personal information
- Update or correct your personal information through your profile settings
- Request deletion of your account and personal information
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Control visibility of your profile information in the alumni directory
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and improve our services. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit certain features of our platform.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.