Account & Data Deletion
Last updated: 23 October 2026
·Package: edu.thapar.GeTinAtithi
This page outlines the official account and personal data deletion procedure for GeTin-Atithi, developed by bhumitgupta on behalf of Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology. In compliance with Google Play Store User Data policies and data protection regulations, users may request the deletion of their account profile and associated personal information at any time.
Steps to Request Account & Data Deletion
Users can submit an account and personal data deletion request through any of the following methods:
Method 1: Direct Email Request (Fastest)
Send an email from your registered Google account to getinatithi@thapar.edu with the subject: Account and Data Deletion Request - GeTin-Atithi.
Method 2: In-App / Administrative Request
Staff and faculty members may also visit the Campus Security Administrative Office (Gate 1 Security Wing, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala) or contact your department administrator to request immediate account deactivation and data purging.
- Your registered Google email address used to sign in to the GeTin-Atithi app.
- Your full name and employee/faculty ID (if applicable).
- Your registered mobile phone number.
Processing Timeline
Upon receipt of your request:
- Our administrative security team will verify ownership of the account within 3 business days.
- Your account will be immediately deactivated, preventing any further sign-ins, pass authorizations, or notifications.
- All associated personal data will be permanently purged within 14 to 30 calendar days.
- A written confirmation will be delivered to your registered email address upon final completion.
Types of Data That Are Deleted
When your account deletion request is processed, the following personal data is permanently wiped from our production databases and storage systems:
- User Profile: Full name, university email address, role, faculty ID, and department designation.
- Authentication & Tokens: OAuth account links, mobile authentication tokens, and push notification tokens (Expo & FCM).
- Registered Vehicles: Vehicle registration plate numbers, model details, and vehicle sticker associations linked to your profile.
- Registered Domestic Help: Any worker or house-help profiles and passes registered under your household.
- Photos & Documents: Any uploaded selfie photos, ID cards, driving license copies, or registration documents stored in cloud storage (S3).
Data Retained for Regulatory & Security Audit Reasons
Certain access and activity records may be retained temporarily to meet campus safety, legal, and regulatory compliance obligations:
| Data Category | Purpose | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Gate Access Logs | University campus security, incident investigation, and gate barrier tracking. | Retained for up to 90 days, then permanently pruned or anonymized. |
| Visitor Selfies | Verification during active campus entry. | Purged automatically after 3 days. |
| Security Incident Logs | Campus safety reviews and regulatory audit logs. | Retained only for the duration required by applicable Indian law or campus regulations. |
Note: Retained logs cannot be used to recreate your account or restore your access.
Contact Information & Privacy Officer
For questions about this policy, or to track an existing deletion request, contact our security administration:
Institution: Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
App: GeTin-Atithi (edu.thapar.GeTinAtithi)
Developer: bhumitgupta
Email: getinatithi@thapar.edu
Address: Bhadson Road, Adarsh Nagar, Prem Nagar, Patiala, Punjab 147004, India