1. Introduction

ATAL Institute respects the privacy of students, parents, website visitors and enquiry users. By using our website, submitting an enquiry, applying for admission, making payment, using student support services or verification pages, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information for enquiry, admission, payment, student support and verification purposes:

• Student name, father / guardian name, date of birth, photo and basic identity details.
• Mobile number, WhatsApp number, email address and communication details.
• Address, city, state and pin code for student record and dispatch support.
• Qualification, program name, duration, session and admission details.
• Admission ID, Receipt ID, Certificate Verification ID and student support records.
• Payment details such as amount paid, payment date, payment mode, transaction reference and fee status.
• Documents submitted for admission, record verification, assessment or student support.
• Website usage details such as browser, device, IP address, page visits and cookies where applicable.

3. How We Use Your Information

ATAL Institute may use collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to course enquiries and provide admission guidance.
• To create and maintain student admission records.
• To verify payment records and issue payment receipt / fee acknowledgement.
• To provide admission status, study material support and assessment guidance.
• To prepare student ID card, welcome kit, admission slip and student documents.
• To issue certificate after completion of applicable process and update certificate verification record.
• To communicate through WhatsApp, phone, email or website support channels.
• To improve website, student services, communication and support system.
• To maintain institute records and comply with applicable legal or administrative requirements.

4. Payment & Receipt Verification Data

When a student makes payment, we may store Receipt ID, student name, program name, amount received, payment date, payment mode, payment status, next due amount and registered mobile last 4 digits.

This information is used to help students verify their payment receipt through the Payment Receipt Verification page.

5. Admission Status Data

Admission related information such as Admission ID, student name, program name, admission date, admission status, fee status, study material status and remarks may be stored for student support purpose.

Students may check their admission status using Admission ID and registered mobile last 4 digits.

6. Certificate Verification Data

After completion of applicable process, certificate related information such as Verification ID, student name, program name, duration, issue date and certificate status may be stored and displayed through the Certificate Verification page.

Certificate verification is provided to help students and authorised parties check the certificate record issued by ATAL Institute.

7. Documents & Student Photo

Student documents and photos may be collected for admission record, student ID card, welcome kit, assessment support, student verification and certificate process. Students must provide correct and clear documents.

Students should not submit false, edited, misleading or unauthorised documents. Incorrect documents may delay or affect student support services.

8. WhatsApp, Phone & Email Communication

ATAL Institute may contact students through WhatsApp, phone call, SMS, email or other communication channels for enquiry follow-up, payment confirmation, admission updates, study support, assessment guidance, certificate updates and student service information.

Students may request to stop promotional communication by contacting student support. Important admission, payment, assessment or verification related communication may still be sent where required for student service.

9. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools or similar technologies to understand website traffic, improve user experience, analyse page performance and support online services.

Users may disable cookies from their browser settings, but some website features may not work properly after disabling cookies.

10. Sharing of Information

ATAL Institute does not sell student personal information. However, information may be shared with trusted service providers only where necessary for student support and service delivery.

Information may be shared with:

• Payment gateway or banking support for payment confirmation.
• Courier or delivery partners for study material / welcome kit dispatch.
• Website, hosting, email, WhatsApp or technical service providers.
• Internal staff or authorised student support team.
• Legal, regulatory or government authority where required by law.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect student records, payment records, admission records and verification data from unauthorised access, misuse, loss or alteration.

However, no online system, website, email, WhatsApp communication or digital storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Students should also keep their IDs, links and personal details safe.

12. Data Retention

ATAL Institute may retain student, admission, payment, assessment and certificate records for administrative, support, verification, legal and record-keeping purposes.

Data may be retained as long as required for student support, verification, dispute resolution, record maintenance or legal compliance.

13. Correction & Update of Information

If any student information is incorrect or needs update, the student may contact ATAL Institute Student Support with proper proof.

Correction requests may include name spelling, mobile number, email, address, program details, payment details or admission record correction, subject to verification.

14. User Rights

Students and users may request access, correction, update or deletion of their personal information where applicable and reasonable. Such requests will be reviewed according to institute records, service requirements and applicable law.

Some records such as payment receipt, admission record, certificate verification record or official student record may need to be retained for verification, administrative or legal purposes.

15. Children / Minor Students

If a student is below 18 years of age, parent or guardian consent may be required for admission, data submission, payment, communication and student support.

16. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to WhatsApp, payment gateway, Google Forms, Google Sheets, courier services, social media or other third-party platforms. ATAL Institute is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of third-party websites and services.

17. Accuracy of Information

Students are responsible for providing accurate information. ATAL Institute will not be responsible for delays or issues caused by wrong mobile number, incorrect name, wrong address, incorrect document, incomplete payment details or false information submitted by the student.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

ATAL Institute may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated policy will be posted on this page with the latest update date.

19. Contact for Privacy Requests

For privacy, data correction, student record or verification related requests, contact ATAL Institute Student Support: