Privacy Policy for PACE Institute of Technology & Sciences (pace.ac.in)

Privacy Policy for PACE Institute of Technology & Sciences (pace.ac.in)

Effective Date: 16-11-2025

1. Introduction
   
   
   • PACE Institute of Technology & Sciences ("PACE", "we", "our", "us") values your privacy.
   • This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal data collected from visitors to our website (pace.ac.in).
2. Information We Collect
   We collect different types of information depending on how you interact with our website:
   
   
   • Personal Information: When you fill out forms (enquiry form, admission form, newsletter, etc.), we may collect name, email, phone number, educational details, address, etc.
   • Technical / Usage Data: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track how you use our site (pages visited, time spent, your device/browser information).
   • Advertising / Marketing Data: Because we use advertising platforms (Google Ads, Meta), we may collect data about your interactions (clicks, impressions) via those platforms’ tracking tools (e.g., pixels, cookies).
3. How We Use Your Information
   
   
   • To respond to your inquiries (admissions, general queries)
   • To send you updates, newsletters, event information (only if you opt-in)
   • To improve our website (analyze traffic, understand usage)
   • For advertising purposes: to run and optimize ads on Google / Meta, and to measure campaign performance
   • To comply with legal obligations and institutional needs
4. Cookies & Tracking
   
   
   • We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect usage data.
   • These cookies help us remember preferences, understand site usage, and run ads / remarketing.
   • You can control cookies via your browser (you can delete or block them). Note: blocking cookies may affect some parts of the site functioning properly.
5. Third-Party Advertising / Analytics
   
   
   • Google Ads: We use Google Ads to run campaigns, and Google may place cookies or use web beacons to collect data and help us deliver more relevant ads.
   • Meta (Facebook / Instagram): We may use Meta Pixel (or similar) to track site activity and serve targeted ads.
   • Analytics Services: We may use third-party analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) to analyze site traffic.
6. Data Sharing
   
   
   • We share your data with third-party service providers who help us run our site, manage ad campaigns, or analyze data.
   • We may share aggregated / anonymized data (not personally identifiable) for reporting or research.
   • If required by law (or to protect our rights), we may disclose personal data to legal authorities.
7. Data Security
   
   
   • We use administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information.
   • While we strive to protect your data, no system is completely secure — we cannot guarantee 100% security.
8. Data Retention
   
   
   • We retain personal data only for as long as needed for the purposes for which it was collected (inquiry handling, ad campaign measurement, legal obligations).
   • After that, we delete or anonymize the data, depending on the type of data and how it was used.
9. Your Rights
   Depending on your jurisdiction, you might have:
   
   
   • Right to access your personal data
   • Right to correct / update your data
   • Right to delete your data
   • Right to opt out of certain processing (especially marketing / advertising)
   • Right to withdraw any consent you have given
10. If you want to exercise any of these rights, you can contact us at: info@pace.ac.in (or another email you choose).
11. Children’s Privacy
    
    
    • Our website is not meant for children below [specify age, e.g., 16].
    • We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under that age.
12. Changes to the Privacy Policy
    
    
    • We may update this policy from time to time.
    • Whenever we make a material change, we will update the “Effective Date” and notify via website.
13. Contact Us
    If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data:
    
    
    • Email: info@pace.ac.in
    • Address: Pace Institute of Technology & Sciences, NH-16, Near Valluramma Temple, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, 523272.
      
    • Phone: 9581456310