Effective Date: 01 July 2026
Last Updated: 30 July 2026
Welcome to BFAC Admission (https://bfacadmission.com/), the official online admission portal of Bengal Fine Arts College (“the College”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or apply for admission through our online admission portal.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide during the admission process or when contacting us.
A. Personal Information
This may include:
- Full Name
- Father’s Name
- Mother’s Name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Category (if applicable)
- Nationality
- Aadhaar Number (if required)
- Government-issued ID details (where applicable)
- Photograph and Signature
- Permanent and Correspondence Address
- Mobile Number
- Email Address
B. Academic Information
- Previous educational qualifications
- Board/University details
- Marks and grades
- Year of passing
- Roll Number
- Registration Number
- Course preferences
- Uploaded marksheets and certificates
C. Documents Uploaded
Applicants may upload:
- Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
- Educational Certificates
- Marksheets
- Identity Proof
- Category Certificate
- Disability Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Transfer Certificate
- Any other document required during admission
D. Payment Information
When paying application or admission fees, payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateway providers.
We do not store:
- Debit/Credit Card Numbers
- CVV Numbers
- UPI PIN
- Internet Banking Passwords
- Banking Authentication Credentials
Only transaction-related information such as payment status, transaction ID, amount, and payment date may be stored for admission and accounting purposes.
2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP Address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating System
- Date and time of access
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Session information
- Cookies and similar technologies
This information helps improve website functionality, security, and user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
- Process admission applications
- Verify applicant identity
- Evaluate eligibility
- Communicate admission updates
- Generate Application IDs
- Generate Admit Cards
- Verify uploaded documents
- Process admission fee records
- Provide applicant support
- Maintain institutional records
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Improve website performance and services
- Detect fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activities
4. Communication
We may contact applicants through:
- SMS
- Phone Call
- WhatsApp (where applicable)
Communications may include:
- Application confirmation
- Payment confirmation
- Admission test updates
- Interview schedules
- Document verification notices
- Admission offers
- Important announcements
- Technical support responses
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to:
- Maintain user sessions
- Improve website performance
- Remember user preferences
- Enhance security
- Analyze website traffic
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain website features may not function properly.
6. Sharing of Information
We value your privacy.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Information may be shared only when necessary with:
- University or affiliating authority
- Government departments
- Regulatory bodies
- Examination authorities
- Technology service providers supporting the admission portal
- Payment gateway providers
- Law enforcement agencies where required by law
Such disclosures are limited to the minimum information necessary.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect your information from:
- Unauthorized access
- Alteration
- Loss
- Misuse
- Disclosure
- Destruction
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
8. Data Retention
Your information is retained only for as long as necessary to:
- Process admissions
- Maintain academic records
- Meet statutory obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Comply with legal requirements
After the applicable retention period, information may be securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you may request to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Update your details
- Withdraw consent where legally permitted
- Request deletion of information where applicable
- Raise concerns regarding the processing of your personal data
Requests may be sent to:
Email: admission.bfacollege@gmail.com
Identity verification may be required before processing such requests.
10. Children’s Privacy
Applicants below the legally applicable age should complete the admission process with the involvement or consent of their parent or legal guardian wherever required by applicable law.
11. Third-Party Services
Our website may use trusted third-party services including:
- Payment Gateway Providers
- Email Service Providers
- Cloud Hosting Services
- Analytics Services
- CAPTCHA or anti-spam services
These services operate under their own privacy policies.
12. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users should review the privacy policies of those websites separately.
13. Data Accuracy
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all information submitted is accurate and complete.
Providing false, misleading, or fraudulent information may result in rejection or cancellation of admission.
14. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
15. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of India.
Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in West Bengal, India.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Bengal Fine Arts College
Website: https://bfacadmission.com/
Email: admission.bfacollege@gmail.com
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related requests in a timely manner.
Consent
By using this website and submitting an online application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.