Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Agharkar Research Institute is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal data when you visit our website https://aripune.res.in or engage with us through other means.
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Site.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
Personal Identification Information: When you register on our Site, sign up for newsletters, or contact us, you may provide us with your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
Research Participation Information: If you participate in our research studies, we may collect personal and demographic information relevant to the study.
Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with our Site, such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior (using cookies or similar technologies).
Survey or Feedback Responses: If you participate in surveys or provide feedback, we may collect additional information based on your responses.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
To provide you with information about our research and initiatives.
To improve and personalize your experience on our Site.
To respond to inquiries and communicate with you about research participation.
To send periodic emails regarding research updates, newsletters, or information related to our institute’s work.
To analyze Site usage and improve the functionality and content of our website.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your personal information in the following cases:
With service providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Site, conducting research, or communicating with you (e.g., email service providers, data hosting services).
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
Research Collaboration: In some cases, we may share research data with academic collaborators, but any personal data shared will be anonymized to protect your privacy.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons) to enhance your experience on our Site, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content.
Cookies: Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve Site functionality.
Tracking Technologies: We may use tracking pixels or analytics tools like Google Analytics to gather insights about Site usage.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may impact your experience on our Site.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Once your personal data is no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize it.
7. Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to or from our Site.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data under certain conditions.
Opt-out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails or contacting us directly.
Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we provide. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.