Privacy Policy for InsIIT

1. Introduction

Welcome to InsIIT, a forum platform dedicated to providing information about IIT Hyderabad to prospective students and current IITH members. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website or services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and other identifiers necessary for user registration and authentication.
• Content Data: Questions, answers, comments, and other content you post or upload on the platform.
• Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the platform, such as pages visited, questions viewed, and search queries.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and other log data collected automatically when you use our services.
• Cookies and Tracking Data: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect data about user activity.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services.
• Facilitate user registration and authentication.
• Display user-generated content such as questions and answers.
• Analyze user activity to enhance platform functionality.
• Send notifications and updates related to your account and content.
• Respond to user inquiries and support requests.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist in hosting, data storage, analytics, and email services.
• Legal Compliance: Authorities when required by law or to protect the rights and safety of InsIIT and its users.
• Community Visibility: Publicly accessible content (e.g., questions, answers) will be visible to all users of the platform.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You can request account deletion at any time, which will result in the removal of personal data associated with your account.

6. Security Measures

We implement security protocols to protect user data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

7. User Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information.
• Opt-out of email communications and notifications.
• Withdraw consent where applicable.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Users will be notified of significant changes via email or platform announcements.

9. Contact Us

For any inquiries or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at skgezhil2005@gmail.com.

Last Updated: 17/05/2025