Introduction
Last Updated: 24th July, 2026
The Office of the Chair Professor, Panchayati Raj, Chanakya National Law University (“CPPR”, “we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information that you share with us through this website:
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we may share it, and the safeguards we apply, in line with the broader privacy principles followed by Chanakya National Law University.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Scope of this Policy
This Policy applies to:
Visitors to the CPPR website.
Individuals who contact us through email links or contact forms.
Persons who submit details for events, calls for papers, internships, or other academic/extension activities hosted or publicised by CPPR.
It does not apply to other CNLU websites, portals, or third‑party websites that may be linked from this site; those are governed by their own privacy statements.
Information We Collect
We seek to collect only the personal information necessary and proportionate to clearly identified purposes.
Depending on how you interact with the website, we may collect:
Information you provide directly
Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you write to us (e.g., via
cppr@cnlu.ac.in).Academic, professional and demographic details when you submit applications for events, calls for papers, student projects, or other initiatives, through web forms or email.
Any information you include voluntarily in CVs, proposals or submissions sent to CPPR.
Usage and technical information
IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time and date of visits, and referral URLs, collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools.
Cookies and similar technologies that help us understand site usage and improve functionality (see “Cookies and Analytics” below).
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (such as financial data, health information, or passwords) through this website. If such information is inadvertently received, it will be handled with appropriate care, and we will, where feasible, minimise or delete it.
Purposes of Collection and Use of Information
We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:
To respond to queries, feedback and academic/research correspondence you send to CPPR.
To process applications and submissions for calls for papers, blogs, events, internships, training programmes, or other initiatives run or supported by CPPR.
To manage participation, communication, certificates, and follow‑up for such programmes.
To maintain internal records and statistics, including anonymised or aggregated data for reporting and improvement of CPPR activities.
To monitor and improve the website’s performance, security, navigation and content relevance through analytics.
We use personal information only for the purposes identified at or before the time of collection, or for related purposes that are reasonably expected, unless we obtain your consent or are required by law to use it otherwise.
Legal Basis and Consent
As a public educational institution and Chair sponsored by the Department of Panchayati Raj, Government of Bihar, CPPR processes personal information primarily:
To perform tasks in the public interest related to teaching, research, extension and academic administration.
To fulfil contractual or quasi‑contractual obligations arising from your participation in CPPR programmes.
Based on your consent when you voluntarily provide information through forms, submissions or communications.
Where consent is the basis for processing, you may withdraw consent by writing to us; however, this will not affect processing already carried out and may affect your participation in certain activities.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information:
Within CNLU: with relevant offices, faculty members or administrative units that support CPPR programmes, strictly on a need‑to‑know basis.
With sponsoring or collaborating bodies: such as Government departments or partnering institutions, where necessary for the design, execution or evaluation of Panchayati Raj‑related programmes, and subject to applicable norms.
With service providers: limited data may be shared with trusted technical service providers (hosting, email, analytics, security) who support the functioning of this website, under appropriate safeguards.
As required by law: where disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or lawful requests from authorised public authorities.
Whenever feasible, we share data in aggregate or anonymised form, so individuals are not identifiable.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable academic, administrative or legal standards.
After the relevant retention period expires, data may be securely deleted, anonymised, or archived in compliance with CNLU’s institutional policies.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorised access, disclosure, copying, use or modification, consistent with CNLU’s privacy and IT practices.
While no website or system can guarantee absolute security, we strive to keep safeguards current and appropriate to the nature of the information and risks involved.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Maintain basic functionality and user sessions.
Understand aggregate visitor behaviour (pages viewed, time spent, device/browser types).
Improve content, navigation and performance.
You can typically manage cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting them. However, some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Third‑party analytics tools (such as those provided by hosting partners or CNLU) may also place cookies or collect usage data in accordance with their own policies.
Third‑Party Links
The CPPR website may contain links to other CNLU sites, academic institutions, government departments or external resources.
We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external websites. When you follow a link to another site, you are subject to that site’s privacy policy and terms.
Your Rights and Choices
Subject to applicable law, you may:
Request confirmation whether CPPR holds personal information about you.
Request access to and a copy of certain information you have provided.
Request correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request deletion or restriction of processing, where appropriate and feasible.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, please email us at cppr@cnlu.ac.in with a clear description of your request.
We may need to verify your identity before acting on such requests and may not be able to comply where doing so would conflict with legal or institutional obligations.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our activities.
When we make material changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date below and, where appropriate, provide additional notice (e.g., a banner or notice on the website). You are encouraged to review this Policy periodically.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, you may contact:
Office of the Chair Professor, Panchayati Raj
Chanakya National Law University
Nyaya Nagar, Mithapur, Patna – 800001, Bihar, India
Email:cppr@cnlu.ac.in