Thanks for visiting the website of the S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai (SPJIMR). We understand that the privacy of our users is important. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit or use SPJIMR’s websites, services, and digital content (“SPJIMR Services”). It also provides information about how we store, process, use, share, and delete that information.

General Statement on Information Collection

You may visit our website without identifying yourself or revealing any personal information. However, certain transactions, such as profile updates, applications, and accessing specific databases, require the submission of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) like your name, phone number, and email address.

Use of Information and Analytics

SPJIMR collects non-identifying information to improve the user experience.

  • System Information: Our servers may record your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the date/time of access.
  • Purpose: This data is used to diagnose problems, administer the site, and generate aggregate statistical reports.
  • Third-Party Analytics: We may use third-party services (such as Google Analytics) to analyse usage. These third parties may have access to the anonymous information collected through their services to help us optimise our content.

Comprehensive Cookies Policy

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser to help recognise returning users and store preferences.

Types of Cookies Used:

  • Necessary: Required for the website to function and for GDPR compliance.
  • Preferences: Used to remember settings like language versions.
  • Statistics: Used by services like Google Analytics to track how visitors interact with the site.
  • Marketing: Used by platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter) to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad efficiency.

Users may set their browsers to refuse cookies, though some portions of the site may not function properly as a result.

Data Retention

  • Academic Records: As a higher education institution, SPJIMR indefinitely retains academic and relevant non-academic records of individuals utilising our services.
  • General PII: Other personal information is stored only as long as strictly necessary to provide and improve SPJIMR services.

Sharing and Disclosure

SPJIMR never sells, swaps, or rents your PII to third parties for commercial purposes. Disclosure is limited to:

  • Employees, consultants, and agents with a ‘legitimate need to know’ to fulfil the stated purpose.
  • Circumstances required by law, court order, or to protect the legal and intellectual property rights of SPJIMR.

External Links Disclaimer

The SPJIMR website may contain links to external, third-party websites not controlled by the Institute. These external sites are not covered by this privacy policy. SPJIMR is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites, and the user assumes all liability arising from their use.

User Rights (Modern Law Alignment)

In accordance with prevalent data protection laws, users are granted the following rights:

  • Right to Access and Correction: You may request to review and update your personal information.
  • Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your PII when it is no longer required for its original purpose.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.

Security and Liability

SPJIMR employs secure technology and privacy protection controls to safeguard your data. However, due to the nature of internet communications, no transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure; therefore, users transmit information at their own risk.

Disclaimer: SPJIMR does not guarantee the accuracy of the content on its website. The Institute will not be liable for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use the information and services provided.

Grievance Redressal

If you have questions regarding this statement or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Updates to this Policy

SPJIMR reserves the right to periodically update or revise this policy without prior notice to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Any such alterations will not affect our general commitment to visitor privacy.

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