Privacy Policy for Students

Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Institute of Management and Planning & Advanced Computer Training (IMPACT) College, affiliated to Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna was founded by the group leaders in 2014 and has been carving out a niche for itself as the leading institution in Bihar in terms of imparting quality education to undergraduate students, pursuing Bachelor in Business Management (BBA), Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA), Bachelor in Commerce (Professional) (BCP) and Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication (BA-JMC). This Policy is subject to the terms of the Site Policy (Terms of Use) of IMPACT and the Application. This policy applies to those who register on the Platform (as defined in the Terms of Use) provided by the IMPACT, in connection with use of our services, or whose information IMPACT otherwise receives in connection with its services (such as but not limited to contact information of individuals associated with IMPACT including partner colleges/ educational institutes etc.)

THIS PRIVACY POLICY IS AN ELECTRONIC RECORD IN THE FORM OF ELECTRONIC CONTRACT IN TERMS OF INDIAN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT, 2000 AND RULES MADE THEREUNDER (AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME) AND DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY PHYSICAL SIGNATURE OR SEAL.

Information Collection

Information collection We collect information about you or your usage to provide better services to all of our users. We collect information in the following ways:

Account Registration	Many of our services require you to register/sign up for an account on IMPACT. When you do, we will ask for personal information, such as, but not limited to your name, email address and telephone number to create/update your account.
Profile Information	To provide you additional services, we may collect your profile information such as, but not limited to education background, work experience, date of birth.
Usage Information	We collect information about the services that you use and how you use them such as, but not limited to log information and location information.
Sensitive Information	We may collect your personal information such as but not limited to bank details, passport details to assist for study abroad program which includes services like Letter of recommendation, student profile and student visa.
Communication Data	When you communicate with IMPACT or use the IMPACT platform to communicate with other Members (such as advertisers, colleges/institutes, etc.), we collect information about your communication and any other additional information you choose to provide.

Processing personal information

IMPACT may process your Personal Information for the following purposes:

Our automated systems analyse your content to provide you customised search results, recommendations and specific promotions and offers. Send alerts and newsletter(s) to you (Provided you subscribe to the same. To unsubscribe, please visit your account settings). Improving our website and its content to provide better features and services. Preventing, detecting, investigating and prosecuting crimes (including but not limited to fraud and other financial crimes) in any jurisdiction, identity verification, government sanctions screening and due diligence checks. Establishing, exercising or defending legal rights in connection with legal proceedings (including any prospective legal proceedings) and seeking professional or legal advice in relation to such legal proceedings.

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

Some of our Web pages utilize "cookies" and other tracking technologies. A "cookie" is a small text file that may be used, for example, to collect your information about Website activity. Some cookies and other technologies may serve to recall Personal Information previously indicated by a Web user. Most browsers allow you to control cookies, including whether or not to accept them and how to remove them. You may set most browsers to notify you if you receive a cookie, or you may choose to block cookies with your browser, but please note that if you choose to erase or block your cookies, you will need to re-enter your original user ID and password to gain access to certain parts of the Web site and some sections/features of the site may not work. Tracking technologies may record information such as Internet domain and host names; Internet protocol (IP) addresses; browser software and operating system types; clickstream patterns; and dates and times that our site has accessed.

Our use of cookies and other tracking technologies allows us to improve our Web site and your Web experience. We may also analyse information that does not contain Personal Information for trends and statistic When you voluntarily send us electronic mail, we will keep a record of this information so that we can respond to you. We only collect information from you when you register on our site or fill out a form or visit a garage. Also, when filling out a form on our site, you may be asked to enter your – name, e-mail address, phone number. You may, however, visit our site anonymously. In case you have submitted your personal information and contact details, we reserve the rights to Call, SMS, Email or WhatsApp about our products and Offers, even if your number has DND activated on it.

Third Party Links:

It is clarified that while Your usage to Our Platform, you might see the links to the third-party website / advertisements / electronic communication service, which are provided by the third parties. As the operation of the third party is not under control Impact, therefore Impact does not make any endorsement / guarantee of any service or product offered through third party websites nor make any representation related to the any privacy policy or other policies of such third party. Any usage of such third-party website or availing any service or product through third party shall be at your risk and Impact is not responsible for any loss / damage or otherwise. It is recommended that You should review the privacy policy of such third-party websites prior to using such websites.

Information Sharing

We restrict access to your Personal Information to employees who we believe reasonably need to know/or that information in order to fulfil their jobs to provide, operate, develop, or improve our products or services.

IMPACT does not rent, sell, or share personal information about you with other people or non-affiliated companies except:

To provide products or services you've requested, when we have your permission

Information Sharing

Access Control	We restrict access to your Personal Information to employees who we believe reasonably need to know/or that information in order to fulfil their jobs to provide, operate, develop, or improve our products or services.
Data Sharing Policy	IMPACT does not rent, sell, or share personal information about you with other people or non-affiliated companies except:
Permitted Use	To provide products or services you've requested, when we have your permission

Retention of personal information

Your personal information processed by IMPACT are kept in a form which permits your identification for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the personal information is processed in line with legal, regulatory, contractual or statutory obligations as applicable. At the expiry of such periods, your personal information will be archived.

Personalisation of services

To the extent permitted by law, IMPACT may record and monitor your communications with us to ensure compliance with our legal and regulatory obligations and our internal policies. This may include the recording of telephone conversations. You are entitled to lodge a complaint with a competent Data Protection Authority where existing, concerning the Platform’s compliance with the applicable data protection laws and regulation.

Confidentiality and Security

The security and confidentiality of your Personal Data is important to us and IMPACT has invested significant resources to protect the safekeeping and confidentiality of your personal data. When using external service providers acting as processors, we require that they adhere to the same standards as IMPACT. Regardless of where your personal information is transferred or stored, we take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that personal data is kept secure. We have physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with the laws prevalent in India to protect personal information about you. We seek to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Rules made there under to ensure the protection and preservation of your privacy.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

IMPACT reserves the right to update, change or modify this policy at any time. The policy shall come to effect from the date of such update, change or modification.

Disclaimer

IMPACT shall not be liable for any loss or damage sustained by reason of any disclosure (inadvertent or otherwise) of any information concerning the user's account and / or information relating to or regarding online transactions using credit cards / debit cards and / or their verification process and particulars nor for any error, omission or inaccuracy with respect to any information so disclosed and used whether or not in pursuance of a legal process or otherwise. IMPACT does not store any Credit / Debit card details. Any other personal information shared by you which is not asked by IMPACT during registration, either mandatorily or optionally; accounts to wilful and intentional furnishing; and IMPACT will not be liable for breach of such information. If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or the protection of your personal data, please contact Phoenix’s Data Protection Officer at the following:

Data Protection Officer / Grievance Officer

Prabhanjan Kumar