Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us

Last Updated: March 19, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to LPU NSS (National Service Scheme at Lovely Professional University). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. Please read this policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for an account
  • Register for events
  • Fill out forms on our website
  • Contact us via email or phone
  • Subscribe to our newsletter

Personal information may include:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • University registration number
  • Course and branch details
  • Date of birth
  • Gender
  • Blood group
  • Address
  • Profile photograph
  • Payment information (processed securely through Razorpay)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website
  • Device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Event Management

To process event registrations, send confirmations, and manage attendance

Account Management

To create and manage your user account and profile

Communication

To send you event updates, newsletters, and important announcements

NSS Hours Tracking

To track and credit NSS hours for your participation

Payment Processing

To process payments securely through our payment gateway

Analytics and Improvement

To analyze usage patterns and improve our services

Legal Compliance

To comply with legal obligations and university policies

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With University Authorities

We may share information with LPU administration for academic and administrative purposes

With Service Providers

We use third-party services (Razorpay for payments, email services) who process data on our behalf

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety

With Your Consent

We may share information with your explicit consent for specific purposes

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure password hashing
  • Regular security audits
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure payment processing through Razorpay (PCI DSS compliant)
  • Regular backups and disaster recovery plans

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services to you
  • Maintain NSS hour records (as per university requirements)
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

After your graduation or upon request, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

Request a copy of your personal data

Correction

Update or correct inaccurate information

Deletion

Request deletion of your data

Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from marketing emails

To exercise these rights, please contact us at nss@lpu.co.in

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your login session
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve user experience
  • Analyze website traffic

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

Razorpay (Payment Gateway)

Processes payments securely. View their privacy policy at razorpay.com/privacy

Google Fonts

Provides web fonts for better typography

Font Awesome

Provides icons for better user interface

These services have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for university students aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If you are under 18, please do not use our services without parental consent.

11. 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 policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

LPU NSS Privacy Officer

Email: nss@lpu.co.in

Phone: +91 1824-517000

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Address: LPU NSS Office, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab 144411

Your Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.