Effective Date: 17 January 2026
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune (DPU) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its students, staff, and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected through the Meal Bites application developed by the Software Development Cell of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune.
Meal Bites is an internal application used across the constituent institutes of DPU to facilitate meal-related services and administrative processes.
By accessing or using the Meal Bites application, users agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
The Meal Bites application may collect the following types of information strictly for institutional and operational purposes:
a) Personal Information
Name
Institute or department affiliation
Student or employee identification details
Contact information such as registered mobile number or email address
b) Usage and Transaction Information
Meal selection or meal usage details
Date and time of application access
Institute-specific service usage data
c) Technical Information
Device type
Operating system version
Application usage logs for troubleshooting and performance improvement
Meal Bites does not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, biometric data, or health records.
The information collected through the Meal Bites application is used solely for the following purposes:
Managing and monitoring meal services within DPU constituent institutes
User authentication and access control
Improving application functionality, reliability, and user experience
Generating internal reports for administrative and operational review
Ensuring compliance with institutional policies
The data collected is used only for academic and administrative functions of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune.
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational security measures to protect user data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Access to collected information is restricted to authorized personnel of the Software Development Cell or designated administrative authorities, strictly on a need-to-know basis.
While every effort is made to safeguard data, no digital system can guarantee absolute security.
User information collected through Meal Bites is not sold, rented, or shared with third-party commercial entities.
Data may be shared only under the following circumstances:
With authorized departments of DPU for official and operational purposes
When required by applicable law, legal process, or government authority
Any such disclosure is limited to the minimum information necessary.
User data is retained only for as long as required to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as mandated by institutional policies and applicable laws.
Once the data is no longer required, it is securely archived or deleted as per DPU’s internal data management practices.
Users of the Meal Bites application have the right to:
Access their basic personal information maintained by the system
Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information through their respective institute authorities
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and for all activities conducted through their accounts.
Meal Bites is intended for use by students and staff of DPU constituent institutes. The application is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from individuals outside the university ecosystem.
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in institutional practices, legal requirements, or application functionality.
Any significant changes will be communicated through appropriate institutional channels.
For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or data usage, users may contact:
CTO,
Software Development Cell,
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune.
Email ID - cto@dpu.edu.in
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India and is applicable to all users of the Meal Bites application within Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune.