- 01 About the Institution
- 02 Information We Collect
- 03 Personal Information
- 04 Non-Personal Information
- 05 How We Use Information
- 06 Cookies & Analytics
- 07 Sharing of Information
- 08 Third-Party Services
- 09 Communication Policy
- 10 Data Security
- 11 Data Retention
- 12 User Privacy Rights
- 13 Children's Privacy
- 14 External Links
- 15 Changes to This Policy
- 16 Contact Information
Table of Contents
Cheran College of Pharmacy ("CCP", "we", "our", or "the Institution"), operated under the Cheran Group of Institutions, recognizes the fundamental importance of information security and individual privacy. This Privacy Policy details our operational commitments to protecting the personal data of students, candidates, guardians, researchers, alumni, and website visitors accessing https://ccp.ac.in/.
By accessing or submitting information via our web pages, you acknowledge the terms of this Privacy Policy and give informed consent to the data processing practices described herein.
About the Institution
Established in 1992, Cheran College of Pharmacy is an esteemed healthcare education institution located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The institution is affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi, and accredited by NAAC. The college offers comprehensive pharmaceutical programs including B.Pharm, B.Pharm Lateral Entry, M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics & Pharmacology), Pharm.D, and Ph.D. research qualifications.
Our digital touchpoints are designed to provide accurate information regarding pharmacy admissions, academic curricula, research advancements, campus laboratory facilities, and institutional services.
Information We Collect
We collect data to facilitate admissions counselling, evaluate candidates against regulatory eligibility requirements, deliver academic notices, and enhance user engagement. Data is gathered directly through user submissions and automatically via secure web protocols.
Personal Information
Personal data is voluntarily provided when you complete admission enquiry forms, contact our counsellors, or interact with our admissions chatbot. This includes:
- Personal Identifiers: Full legal name, date of birth, gender, and photograph.
- Contact Details: Phone number, alternative contact number, email address, postal residence address, city, state, and pincode.
- Educational History: Qualifying examination marks (HSC/Diploma/Degree), board of study, aggregate scores, and course interest (B.Pharm, M.Pharm, or Pharm.D).
- Enquiry Queries: Specific requests regarding PCI recognition, clinical rotations, hostel amenities, or scholarship eligibility.
Non-Personal Information
When browsing ccp.ac.in, our servers automatically collect technical, non-personally identifiable diagnostic information, including:
- IP address and general geographical service area.
- Browser name, build version, and device operating system.
- Page response times, download errors, duration of visits, and referring URL paths.
How We Use Information
Information collected is employed exclusively for genuine educational and administrative objectives, including:
- Providing personalized counselling regarding pharmaceutical programs and career pathways.
- Verifying candidate qualification criteria according to Pharmacy Council of India and university norms.
- Processing admissions documentation and seat reservation formalities.
- Sending official admissions notifications, orientation reminders, and academic schedules.
- Maintaining website security and diagnosing technical server performance.
Cookies and Website Analytics
We implement cookies and Google Tag Manager (GTM-PS3NPQ7G) to ensure seamless site functionality, recall user form preferences, and measure engagement with our course pages.
You retain the option to accept or decline cookies via your individual browser configuration. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact certain responsive features on the portal.
Sharing of Information
Zero Data Commercialization: Cheran College of Pharmacy maintains a strict policy never to sell, commercialize, or rent your personal information to third-party advertisers or external data brokers.
Information is shared strictly under the following controlled protocols:
- Cheran Group Admission Network: Cross-institutional admissions coordination within Cheran Group of Institutions to help applicants find appropriate healthcare or allied programs if desired.
- Authorized Service Providers: Trusted enterprise vendors (e.g., NoPaperForms chatbot infrastructure, transactional SMS gateways, cloud server providers) operating under confidentiality contracts.
- Statutory Authorities: Regulatory bodies including The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University or the Pharmacy Council of India where required by law.
Third-Party Services
To enhance user convenience, our website utilizes third-party tools such as:
- NoPaperForms Admissions Bot: Delivering real-time answers to admission queries.
- WhatsApp Helpline: Offering direct mobile communication with admissions personnel.
- Google Analytics & Maps: Assisting campus navigation and evaluating traffic metrics.
Communication Policy
By submitting your mobile number, email, or WhatsApp contact details via ccp.ac.in, you provide affirmative consent to receive informational messages from Cheran College of Pharmacy through:
- Telephone calls from authorized educational counselors.
- SMS alerts regarding entrance dates, application status, and document deadlines.
- WhatsApp updates providing brochures, fee structures, and campus event alerts.
You may unsubscribe or opt-out from non-essential communications at any time by contacting Cheran.pharmacy@cherancolleges.org.
Data Security
Cheran College of Pharmacy employs industry-standard administrative, technological, and physical measures, including SSL encryption certificates, restricted access controls, and firewall defenses, to secure your data against unlawful access, loss, or unauthorized alteration.
However, data transmissions across public digital networks inherently involve some level of vulnerability, and absolute digital infallibility cannot be warranted.
Data Retention
Enquiry and candidate records are maintained during the relevant academic admission season and for the duration necessitated by university audit frameworks. Admitted student data is retained permanently within university-mandated academic archives.
User Privacy Rights
Users and applicants retain comprehensive rights under applicable privacy legislation:
- The right to inspect personal information stored in our institutional repository.
- The right to rectify inaccurate, obsolete, or incomplete contact details.
- The right to withdraw previous consent for promotional or informational notifications.
- The right to request data erasure where permissible under regulatory recordkeeping rules.
Children's Privacy
Our pharmacy academic offerings are intended for candidates who have completed secondary school or collegiate requirements (typically 17 years and older). We do not deliberately solicit or compile data from minors below 16 years of age without parental or guardian oversight.
External Links
Our web pages may contain hyperlinks pointing to external websites, such as the Pharmacy Council of India, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, government scholarship portals, and social channels. We do not oversee the privacy regulations or content integrity of third-party domains.
Changes to This Policy
The Institution may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to maintain alignment with technological developments and statutory directives. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued browsing signifies acceptance of revisions.
Contact Information
For questions, feedback, or data privacy requests, please reach out to our campus office:
Institution
Cheran College of Pharmacy
Campus Address
521, Telungupalayam Pirivu, Siruvani Main Road, Coimbatore – 641039, Tamil Nadu, India