Privacy Policy

INSD Vijayawada ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website insdvijayawada.com and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out application forms or inquiry forms
• Register for events, workshops, or webinars
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through email, phone, or live chat
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, postal address)
• Date of birth and educational qualifications
• Previous academic records and certificates
• Portfolio submissions and creative work
• Payment information (processed through secure third-party payment gateways)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• Processing admissions applications and enrollment
• Communicating about programs, courses, and services
• Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials
• Improving our website and user experience
• Conducting market research and analytics
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting against fraudulent or illegal activity

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing you (e.g., payment processors, email service providers, analytics platforms). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain website features.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Student records are maintained according to educational regulations and institutional policies.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

11. Contact Us

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