Privacy Policy - IIFA LANCASTER

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is an electronic record in the form of an electronic contract formed under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the rules made thereunder, along with the amended provisions related to electronic documents/records as per various statutes amended by the Information Technology Act, 2000. This Privacy Policy does not require any physical, electronic, or digital signature.

This Privacy Policy is a legally binding agreement between you (“User”) and www.iifaadmission.com (hereinafter referred to as “IIFA” or “we/us/our”). By accessing or using the website www.iifaadmission.com (the “Website”), you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy (either by clicking on the “I Accept” tab or through your use of the Website), which governs the relationship between you and IIFA.

This document is published in compliance with the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, under the Information Technology Act, 2000, which mandate the publication of a Privacy Policy for the collection, use, storage, and transfer of sensitive personal data or information.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Website, you acknowledge that you understand, agree to, and consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms outlined here, please do not use this Website.

User Information

To access certain services on our Website, users are required to provide specific personal information during the registration process, including but not limited to:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Gender

  • Age

  • PIN code

  • Credit or debit card details

  • Medical records and history

  • Sexual orientation

  • Biometric information

  • Password

  • Occupation and interests

This information helps us improve our services and provide you with the best user experience. We use such information to maintain, protect, and enhance our services, including advertising and development of new offerings.

Information that is publicly available or provided under applicable laws like the Right to Information Act, 2005, is not considered sensitive.

Cookies

We may use cookies and similar electronic tools to improve user experience by assigning a unique User ID to each visitor. Cookies help us understand user interests and enhance Website responsiveness. Cookies do not access data from your hard drive.

Please note that third-party advertisers may also place cookies when you interact with their ads, which we do not control.

Our web servers automatically collect limited information about your computer’s connection to the Internet, such as your IP address. This helps us deliver web pages to you, tailor content, measure site traffic, and provide geographic information to advertisers. Your IP address does not personally identify you.

Links to Other Sites

Our Privacy Policy applies only to this Website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party sites linked from our Website.

Information Sharing

We do not share your sensitive personal information with third parties without your prior consent, except in the following limited cases:

  • When required by law, court order, or governmental authority for purposes such as identity verification, prevention or investigation of cyber incidents, prosecution, or enforcement of applicable laws.

  • Within our group companies, officers, and employees for processing personal data on our behalf, provided they comply with confidentiality and security obligations consistent with this Privacy Policy.

Information Security

We employ appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include regular reviews of data collection, storage, and processing practices, encryption, and physical security of our servers.

All data is securely stored on servers protected by firewalls and password access. However, no system can guarantee absolute security. Information transmitted over the Internet may be vulnerable to interception, and any content you post publicly may be accessible by anyone online.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements. Continued use of the Website after changes signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.

Grievance Redressal

If you have any complaints or concerns regarding content, comments, or any breach of this Privacy Policy, please contact our designated Grievance Officer:

Mr. Yogesh J.
Grievance Officer
Indian Institute of Film and Animation
#216, 80 Feet Main Road, Srinivasanagar,
Bank Colony, BSK 1st Stage, Bangalore – 560050
Email: iifabangalore@gmail.com
Phone: +91 99165 99700