Do I need to be a CS major to attend events?

No. Events are open to all students regardless of branch.

Are the workshops and events free?

Yes. All workshops and events are free for students.

How can I join the core team?

Recruitment drives are conducted periodically. Follow official announcements.

Do I get a certificate for attending?

Eligible participants receive verifiable certificates through the certificate verification portal.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2, 2026

The Google Student Ambassador (GSA) Program chapter at the Indian Institute of Technology Patna ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by the GSA IIT Patna chapter when you interact with our website, attend our events, or participate in our initiatives.

Please note that this initiative is student-run. While we operate in connection with Google technologies and communities, we are an independent campus organization and not an official corporate entity of Google LLC.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information that is necessary to organize our events, verify attendance, and manage the student community effectively. The types of personal information we may collect include:

Contact and Identity Information: Your name, university email address, personal email address, and phone number when you register for an event, workshop, or hackathon.
Academic Information: Your roll number, graduation year, and degree program (used solely to verify IIT Patna student status for campus-exclusive events).
Participation Data: Attendance records, hackathon project submissions, and feedback form responses.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To register you for workshops, study jams, and competitions.
To communicate with you regarding event schedules, updates, and resources.
To issue, track, and verify digital certificates of participation or excellence (e.g., via our Certificate Verification portal).
To select candidates during core team recruitment drives.
To improve our future events based on your feedback.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Within the Core Team: Your information is accessible only to active GSA IIT Patna core team members who need it to execute community events.
With Google (When Required): In specific instances—such as allocating Google Cloud Credits, providing Qwiklabs access, or distributing official Google swags—we may need to share your registered email address with the global Google Developer Communities team. You will be explicitly notified when registering for such events.
With IIT Patna Administration: If required for official institute reporting or event clearances.

4. Data Retention and Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. Information collected via registration forms (such as Google Forms) is stored securely on cloud services associated with the official GSA IIT Patna accounts. We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or until you request its deletion.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. You may also request that we correct or delete your data from our active mailing lists and records. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or community guidelines. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: gsa.iitp@gmail.com