Effective Date: August 23, 2025
Thank you for visiting samsodisha.co.in. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Introduction
samsodisha.co.in is an informational, non-governmental website designed to provide general awareness about the SAMS Odisha (Student Academic Management System) portal, managed by the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any government entity or the official SAMS Odisha portal (samsodisha.gov.in).
2. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
a) Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)
This includes:
- Name
- Email address
- Any other information you provide voluntarily through contact forms or email communications
We collect this information only when you:
- Contact us directly via forms or email
- Subscribe to newsletters (if offered)
- Leave comments (if enabled)
b) Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect data such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Referring/exit pages
- Time zone
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Operating system and Internet Service Provider (ISP)
This data is collected using cookies, server logs, and third-party analytics services like Google Analytics.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain website functionality and services
- Respond to user inquiries and support requests
- Personalize your experience on the site
- Analyze user behavior to improve website performance
- Monitor website traffic and security
- Send administrative communications, such as updates or policy changes
- Prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your browser. Types of cookies we may use include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Used to analyze website usage (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region)
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact certain website features.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools to enhance the website experience, including:
- Google Analytics: For tracking user behavior and traffic metrics
- Ad networks (if any): For serving contextual or non-personalized ads
These third-party services may collect non-personal data under their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
6. Data Storage and Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Data is stored securely using encrypted systems and standard security protocols. If you contact us via email or contact form, your details may be retained for correspondence or future reference unless you request deletion.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable measures to protect your information, including:
- Use of HTTPS and SSL encryption
- Regular monitoring of servers for vulnerabilities
- Limiting access to collected data
- Regular software and plugin updates
Despite these efforts, no transmission or storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for us to use your information
- Object to Processing: Object to our use of your data for marketing or other purposes
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
10. External Links
Our website may include links to external sites, such as samsodisha.gov.in. These sites are governed by their own privacy policies, which we recommend reviewing. We are not responsible for the content or data practices of external sites.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, feedback, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].
By continuing to use this website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.