ISI Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Indian Strategy Institute (ISI), accessible via www.isi-web.in, we deeply respect your right to privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) outlines:

• How we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
• The categories of individuals whose data we process.
• Our legal and ethical commitments, aligned with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act, 2023) and other applicable standards.

Scope & Applicability

This Policy applies to personal data collected from:

• Members (individual and institutional)
• Event participants, newsletter subscribers, and enquirers
• Consultants, service providers, and partners
• Website visitors

Data Collection & Purpose

Members- We collect minimal necessary data to manage membership and deliver key services:

• Basic contact details: Name, email, phone, organization, designation, address
• Membership-related details: Type, status, fees, affiliation
• Other (only when required): Birthdate, nationality, website URL
• Use Cases: Membership administration, notifications about events/programs, newsletters, content distribution (e.g., journals, research briefs), certificates, and professional networking.
• Legal Basis: Processing is needed to perform membership services and deliver agreed-upon benefits under the ISI membership agreement.

Event Participants & Subscribers - When you register for workshops, strategic dialogues, or subscribe to updates, we collect your name, email, and optionally phone number.

• Use Cases: Event coordination, program updates, and follow-up communication.
• Legal Basis: Your consent or legitimate interest where you’ve voluntarily submitted your data.

Service Providers & Partners.

• We collect essential contact and financial information (e.g., billing and payment details) to facilitate agreements and deliver services.

Website Visitors.

• We use cookies and analytics tools to gather non-identifiable data—such as pseudonymized IP addresses, browser type, usage patterns—to improve site functionality and user experience.

Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses functional cookies essential for navigation and basic functionality. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings; disabling them may limit your access to certain site features.

Data Sharing & Third Parties

We share personal data externally only when necessary, such as:

• With IT service providers for hosting, email systems, and website maintenance
• With publishers or partners for delivering content (e.g., journals, certificates)
• For events, with logistics or venue partners—under strict confidentiality agreements
• We ensure all third-party partners adhere to data protection and confidentiality norms aligned with Indian regulations.

International Transfers

If data is accessed or processed outside India (e.g., for research collaboration or policy analysis), ISI ensures such transfers comply with appropriate safeguards, including explicit consent where required.

Data Security

We maintain robust security measures, including encryption, secure login systems, and access controls. Only authorized personnel and contractors—bound by confidentiality and secured access—handle personal data.

Data Retention

• Membership Data: Retained for up to 7 years (in line with financial, legal, and compliance norms)
• Event & Subscriber Data: Retained for 2 years post-engagement
• Web Analytics & Usage Data: Retained as long as needed for improving service functionality

Your Rights

Under applicable laws (including DPDP Act and global norms), you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Rectify inaccuracies or update your data
• Delete your data, if no longer required or if consent is withdrawn
• Withdraw Consent for any data processing you earlier agreed to
• Object to processing where legal basis is “legitimate interest”
• Request Portability of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Complain to ISI’s Privacy Officer—or relevant supervisory authority—if dissatisfied with how your data is handled
• Contact ISI Privacy Officer: info@isi-web.in; Phone: +91-9994941352

Policy Updates

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or institutional practices. We encourage visitors to check this page periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or official correspondence.

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