Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Academic Year 2026–27 | Last Updated: August 2026

Gargi Agriculture Research And Training Institute (GARTI), CIDCO Nashik, affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of our applicants, students, parents, alumni, and website visitors.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information when you fill out online admission forms, inquiry forms, contact requests, or submit academic documents:

• Personal Identification Details: Full Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Blood Group, Aadhar/National ID number.
• Contact Details: Email Address, Phone Number, Mobile Number, Residential & Permanent Address.
• Academic & Admission Details: Previous academic qualifications, marksheet copies, board/university names, qualifying exam details.
• Demographic & Administrative Information: Caste/Category (for scholarship & SPPU quota processing), Parent/Guardian income details, Bank Account details (for scholarship disbursemnts).
• Uploaded Documents: Student photos, signatures, marksheets, LC/TC, Caste Certificates, Income Certificates, and Domicile certificates.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

The collected student data is used strictly for legitimate educational, academic, and administrative purposes, including:

• Processing admission applications and verifying eligibility under SPPU guidelines.
• Registering students with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and Government Portal (MahaDBT) for scholarships.
• Communicating admission updates, merit lists, timetable schedules, and examination notices.
• Maintaining internal academic records, attendance, and alumni networks.

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure Policy

GARTI enforces a strict non-sharing policy. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties or marketing agencies.

Data is shared only with authorized statutory authorities under legal requirement:

• Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune.
• Government of Maharashtra Higher & Technical Education Department / Social Welfare Department (for official scholarship verification).
• Law enforcement agencies when mandated by statutory law.

4. Data Security & Storage

We implement robust physical, administrative, and technological security measures to protect your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All digital submissions are stored in secure servers with restricted administrative access.

5. Student Rights & Consent

By submitting your information on the GARTI website, you consent to the collection and use of your data as outlined in this policy. Students and parents have the right to request access to their submitted details or update inaccurate records by contacting the college administration.