1. Information Collection

NITH collects personal information only when you voluntarily submit it through forms, email, or other direct communications. This may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, academic qualifications, and employment details.

2. Information Usage

The information collected is used for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and requests
• To process applications for admissions, recruitment, and other academic purposes
• To send periodic emails regarding institute activities, events, and updates
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Information Protection

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

4. Cookie Policy

This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our website and improve its functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics to collect and analyze website traffic data. These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the provided contact details.

8. Changes to Privacy Policy

NITH reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

1. Links to External Websites

This website may contain links to external websites that are not owned or controlled by NITH. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. NITH has no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

2. No Endorsement

The inclusion of any links to external websites does not imply endorsement, recommendation, or approval by NITH of the linked websites or their content. NITH does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information provided by external websites.

3. Linking to NITH Website

Other websites may link to the NITH website under the following conditions:

• The link must not be presented in a misleading or defamatory context
• The link must not imply any form of association, approval, or endorsement by NITH
• The linked content must not contain inappropriate, offensive, or controversial material
• The link must point to the official NITH website URL

4. Removal of Links

NITH reserves the right to request the removal of any links to its website that are deemed inappropriate or misleading. If you find any links on this website that are offensive or inappropriate, please contact us.

5. Responsibility

NITH is not responsible for the content of any linked external websites or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. Users should exercise caution and review the privacy policies of external sites before sharing personal information.

1. Copyright Ownership

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of the National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur (NITH) or its content suppliers and is protected by Indian and international copyright laws.

2. Permitted Use

You are permitted to:

• View and read the content on this website for personal, non-commercial use
• Print or download content for your personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to pages on this website through social media or other platforms

3. Restrictions

You may NOT:

• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any content on this website for commercial purposes without written permission from NITH
• Modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on this website
• Use any content from this website in any manner that infringes upon the copyright or intellectual property rights of NITH or any third party
• Remove or alter any copyright notices, watermarks, or other proprietary rights notices

4. Academic Use

Students, faculty, and researchers of NITH may use content from this website for academic purposes, including research papers, presentations, and educational materials, provided proper attribution is given to NITH as the source.

5. DMCA Compliance

NITH respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of its website to do the same. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us with the required information.

6. Copyright Infringement Claims

To file a copyright infringement claim, please provide:

• A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed
• The URL of the allegedly infringing material on our website
• Your contact information including name, email, and phone number
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.

2. How We Use Cookies

NITH uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
• Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
• Functional Cookies: These enable personalized features such as remembering your language preference and display settings.
• Performance Cookies: These collect information about how you use our website, like which pages you visited and any error messages encountered.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on your device, including:

• Google Analytics - for website traffic analysis
• Google Maps - for location services
• Social media platforms - for sharing content

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from particular sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly. For example, you may not be able to use the language switcher or access certain areas of the site.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legislation. Please check this page periodically for any updates.

1. Official Languages

The official languages of this website are English and Hindi (हिंदी). The website content is available in both languages to serve the diverse linguistic needs of our stakeholders.

2. Language Availability

While we strive to provide content in both English and Hindi, some sections of the website may only be available in English. The Hindi translations are provided for key sections and important announcements.

3. Language Switching

Users can switch between English and Hindi using the language switcher available in the website header and footer. The language preference is saved in your browser session for a seamless browsing experience.

4. Content Translation Standards

We aim to provide accurate and meaningful translations. However, in case of any discrepancy between the English and Hindi versions, the English version shall be considered the authoritative version for official purposes.

5. Bilingual Communication

Official communications from NITH, including announcements, notices, and circulars, are generally issued in both English and Hindi. The institute follows the three-language formula as per the National Education Policy.

6. Right to Information

In compliance with the Right to Information Act, 2005, information on this website is available in both English and Hindi. RTI applications can be submitted in either language.

7. Suggestions for Improvement

We welcome suggestions for improving the bilingual content on our website. If you find any translation errors or have suggestions for content in both languages, please contact our Web Information Manager.