Privacy Policy

Personal Information

When you interact with IIFS (International Institute of Fundamental Studies), we may collect the following personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
• Educational Information: Academic qualifications, previous education details
• Professional Information: Work experience, career objectives
• Financial Information: Payment details for course fees (processed securely)
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Course Administration: Processing applications, enrollment, and course delivery
• Communication: Sending course updates, important notifications, and academic information
• Student Services: Providing academic support, career guidance, and placement assistance
• Payment Processing: Handling fee payments and financial transactions
• Website Improvement: Analyzing website usage to enhance user experience
• Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory and legal requirements
• Marketing: Sending promotional materials about new courses and programs (with your consent)

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Educational Partners: With affiliated universities and certification bodies for academic purposes
• Placement Partners: With potential employers for job placement assistance (with your consent)
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting business
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Safety Concerns: To protect the rights, property, or safety of IIFS, our students, or others

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted during transmission and storage
• Access Control: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure Servers: Data is stored on secure servers with regular security updates
• Staff Training: Regular training for staff on data protection and privacy practices
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and improvements

Note: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes
• Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

We retain your personal information for different periods depending on the purpose:

• Student Records: Academic records are retained as per educational regulations
• Financial Records: Payment information is retained for accounting and tax purposes
• Marketing Data: Marketing preferences are retained until you withdraw consent
• Website Data: Analytics data is typically retained for 2-3 years

When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

Our services are not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying prominent notices on our website

Last Updated: January 2025

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.