Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to the official IPSR website (ipsrindia.in) and governs how we handle information collected through our online services. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms described in this policy.

This policy applies only to online activities and information collected through our website. It does not apply to information collected offline, at our campus, or through channels other than this website.

By using our website, submitting an inquiry form, applying for admission, or filling in any online form, you explicitly consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please refrain from using our website. You may contact us at ipsrindia@gmail.com if you have any concerns before proceeding.

When you interact with our website, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you fill in a contact, admission inquiry, or scholarship application form.
• Academic Information: Educational qualifications, year of study, course of interest, and similar details submitted through our admission or scholarship forms.
• Communication Data: The content of messages or queries you send us through the contact form or grievance form.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs — collected automatically through server logs.

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

• To respond to your admission inquiries, scholarship applications, or contact form messages.
• To provide information about our courses, events, and programs that may interest you.
• To improve the functionality, content, and user experience of our website.
• To analyse website usage trends and visitor demographics for planning purposes.
• To process and manage grievance or anti-ragging complaints in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• To send important updates, notifications, or newsletters — only where you have provided consent.

Like most websites, IPSR's website uses server log files. Information collected in log files includes:

• Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
• Browser type and version
• Internet Service Provider (ISP)
• Date and time of access
• Pages visited and referring/exit pages

This information is used for analysing trends, administering the website, and gathering demographic information. Log data is not linked to personally identifiable information.

Our website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us remember your preferences and understand how visitors use our website.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect certain features or functionality of the website. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your knowledge.

We may use third-party tools and services to support the operation of our website, including:

• Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis. Google's privacy policy governs its data use.
• Google Maps — for location display. Google's privacy policy applies.
• WhatsApp / Social Media Links — external platforms with their own privacy policies.

IPSR does not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not have control over third-party cookie policies.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted through this website
• Access controls limiting who within IPSR can view submitted form data
• Regular security review of our web systems

While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

Under applicable Indian law — including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 — and in keeping with global best practices, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at ipsrindia@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Our website is intended for prospective and current students, parents, and the general public. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at ipsrindia@gmail.com and we will take prompt steps to delete such information.

Our website may contain links to external websites — such as government portals (UGC, SMFWB, NSP, NSDC), social media platforms, and affiliated institutions. These links are provided for your convenience.

IPSR has no control over the content, privacy practices, or security of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every external website you visit. We accept no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of linked sites.

IPSR reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Changes take effect immediately upon posting on this page. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.