Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 26, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our service. It also explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

We use your personal data to provide and improve our services. By using the service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation
The words with capitalized initial letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural.

Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Account: A unique account created for you to access our service or parts of our service.

  • Affiliate: Any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party.

  • Company: Refers to SRM INSTITUTIONS, Chennai, Kattankulathur.

  • Cookies: Small files placed on your device that track browsing activity.

  • Country: Refers to Tamil Nadu, India.

  • Device: Any device that can access the service, such as a computer or smartphone.

  • Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.

  • Service: Refers to the Website.

  • Service Provider: Third-party companies or individuals that assist with the service.

  • Usage Data: Data collected automatically, such as time spent on a page.

  • Website: Refers to SRM DISTANCE EDUCATION, accessible from srmistdistanceeducation.in

  • You: The individual accessing or using the service.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data
We may ask for personally identifiable information, such as:

  • Email address

  • Usage data

Usage Data
Collected automatically and may include:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited

  • Time and date of visit

  • Device identifiers and diagnostics

Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity and store certain information.

Cookies can be “persistent” (remain after browser is closed) or “session” (deleted once browser is closed). We use:

  • Essential Cookies: To provide core website functionality

  • Acceptance Cookies: To remember if you accepted cookie use

  • Functionality Cookies: To store preferences (like login or language)

Use of Your Personal Data

We may use your personal data to:

  • Provide and maintain our service

  • Manage your account

  • Fulfill contracts

  • Contact you (email, phone, etc.)

  • Provide information about similar services

  • Manage user requests

  • Conduct business transfers

  • Improve and analyze services

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers

  • Affiliates

  • Business partners

  • Other users (in public areas)

  • With your consent

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set in this Privacy Policy. Usage data may be kept longer for analysis or legal obligations.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information may be transferred to and maintained outside your region where laws may differ. By submitting data, you consent to this transfer.

We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely.

Delete Your Personal Data

You have the right to delete or request deletion of your personal data. You may contact us to request this or do so through your account settings.

We may retain certain data if required for legal or legitimate reasons.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Business Transactions
Your data may be transferred in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

Law Enforcement and Legal Requirements
We may disclose your data to:

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Protect our rights and property

  • Prevent wrongdoing

  • Ensure user safety

  • Prevent legal liability

Security of Your Personal Data

We strive to protect your data using industry-standard methods, but no method is 100% secure. Use is at your own risk.

Children’s Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you are a parent and aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

Links to Other Websites

Our service may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies individually.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will notify users of any changes and update the “Last updated” date at the top.

Please review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us: