Sundar Singh Institute of South Asian Studies
Last Updated: June 11, 2021
The Sundar Singh Institute of South Asian Studies (“the Institute”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users’ personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from users of our website and services:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or other personal details provided voluntarily by users for communication or event registration.
- Usage Data: Information on how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and date/time of your visit, collected to improve our site and services.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance user experience, monitor website usage, and collect information for analytical purposes. You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
- Respond to inquiries, requests, or applications submitted through our website;
- Provide information on events, publications, or research initiatives relevant to our users;
- Improve and optimize the performance of our website and services;
- Conduct internal analysis and research to enhance our programs and offerings;
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
The Institute does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their promotional use. However, we may share information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party providers to perform certain functions on our behalf (e.g., website maintenance, data analysis), who are obligated to protect your information.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, legal proceedings, or regulatory authorities.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect the personal information entrusted to us. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet is entirely secure. We encourage users to take steps to protect their own data by using secure passwords and updating their browsers.
5. Your Rights
You may have certain rights regarding the personal information we hold about you, including:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we maintain about you.
- Correction: Update or correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.
- Restriction: Limit the processing of your data under certain circumstances.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data in certain cases.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
6. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to our Data Protection Officer:
Ms. Priya Raman
Data Protection Officer
Email:
Address: Sundar Singh Institute of South Asian Studies at Ewing Christian College, 712 Mutthiganj Rd, Mutthi Ganj, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211003, India
7. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
The Institute reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Changes to the Privacy Policy will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
By continuing to use our website and services, you accept the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.