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Privacy Policy
Last updated: DRAFT — not yet effective. Requires legal review.
Applicable to: https://sipvs.com and all SIPVS digital touchpoints.
1. Who we are
Sriram Institute of Professional and Vocational Studies (SIPVS) operates vocational training campuses in Rohini (Delhi) and Panipat (Haryana), India. References to "SIPVS", "we", "us" or "our" in this policy refer to the institute and its authorised representatives.
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2. Data we collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data when you interact with our website or contact forms:
- Contact data: Name, mobile number, email address.
- Enquiry data: Preferred course, campus preference, and any message you share.
- Usage data: Pages visited, referral source, device type (collected via server-side analytics, no cross-site tracking cookies).
We do not collect sensitive personal data (as defined under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 / DPDPA) through this website.
3. How we use your data
Your personal data is used for the following purposes:
- Responding to your course enquiry or demo booking request.
- Calling or messaging you to confirm demo class slots and batch timings.
- Sending relevant information about courses, fees and admission procedures.
- Improving our website and services based on aggregated usage patterns.
We will not use your data for automated profiling or sell it to third parties for marketing.
4. Legal basis for processing (DPDPA 2023)
Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, we process your data on the basis of consent given when you submit a contact form, and our legitimate interest in responding to your educational enquiry.
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at sipvsindia@gmail.com. Withdrawal of consent will not affect any processing already carried out.
5. Data retention
Enquiry data is retained for the duration necessary to process your request and for a reasonable period thereafter (typically 12 months) to allow us to follow up if you return later. Enrolled learner records are retained for the legally required period.
6. Sharing of data
We do not sell your data. We may share it with:
- Our counselling and admissions team (internal).
- Hosting and infrastructure providers (bound by data-processing agreements).
- Regulatory authorities if required by law.
7. Cookies and tracking
This website uses essential cookies only (session management, CSRF protection). We do not use third-party advertising or behavioural tracking cookies.
8. Your rights under DPDPA 2023
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Withdraw consent and request erasure of your data.
- Nominate a person to exercise these rights on your behalf.
- Grieve to the Data Protection Board of India if you believe your rights have been violated.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at sipvsindia@gmail.com with the subject "Data Rights Request".
9. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. No method of internet transmission is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's data
Our courses are open to learners aged 17 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18 without verifiable parental consent.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
12. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests: sipvsindia@gmail.com