Last updated: 10th February 2026
1. What amounts to “Personal Data”.
“Personal data” would in this context mean any information that can identify an individual, either directly or indirectly. This includes information of an individual such as name, contact information (e.g., email address), identification numbers, location data, or any characteristics specific to a person’s identity including but not limited to individual’s professional details such as their designation and the organization they are associated with.
2. What Personal Data We May Collect
When you connect with us when you message or mention on our social media channels or digital platforms or even on our website, we may collect the following personal data:
- Your public profile information (name/handle, profile photo)
- Message content, comments, mentions, tags
- Any information you voluntarily share with us in messages, posts or dialogue box.
This collection happens only when you message, mention, tag, or otherwise engage with our official channels.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We process this information solely to:
- Respond to your queries, comments, or requests
- Manage community interactions and maintain a safe environment
- Improve our communication and outreach efforts through our website.
We do not sell, rent, or use your Personal data for unrelated purposes.
4. Our Legal Basis for Processing
Your data is processed on the basis of consent, which is considered given when you voluntarily message, mention, or engage with us. Under the DPDP Act, a notice must inform you of (a) the personal data collected, (b) the purpose, and (c) how to exercise your rights.
5. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to respond to your communication or as required by applicable law.
6. Your Rights
Under the DPDP Act, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we process
- Request correction or erasure
- Withdraw consent (you may delete your messages or contact us directly for deletion)
You may exercise these rights by contacting us at the email atrightangles.editor@apu.edu.in
7. How You Can Contact Us
For any questions, rights requests, or concerns about your personal data, please contact at atrightangles.editor@apu.edu.in
8. Third‑Party Platforms
Third Party platforms also process your personal data independently under their own privacy policies. We do not control how these platforms collect or use your data and we don’t take the liability for the same.
9. Updates to This Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice to reflect legal or operational changes. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above.