Privacy Policy

Tuli Research Centre for India Studies along with our affiliates (“TRIS”) is committed to respecting the privacy of every person who shares information with TRIS. Your privacy is important to us, and we strive to take reasonable care and protect the information we receive from you.

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This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide us. This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time, and the “Updated” date at the bottom will reflect the latest revision. By using and/or accessing the website www.tuliresearchcentre.org (the "Website"), you consent to the collection, processing, disclosure, and transfer of your Personal Information (as defined below) in accordance with this policy.

You are providing your Personal Information out of your free will. You have the option not to provide us your Personal Information sought to be collected if you do not agree with this Privacy Policy or even otherwise. Further, you have an option to withdraw your consent given earlier, provided such withdrawal of consent is intimated to us in writing. If you do not provide us Personal Information as may be required for the purposes of using the website or withdraw the consent to use Personal Information provided to us, at any point in time, we will restrict you from using our Website.

1. Information that TRIS may collect

We may collect the following types of information that could identify you or be deemed sensitive ("Personal Information"):

1. Personal (identification) information : Your name, age, gender, birth date, occupation.
2. Financial information : Bank name, bank account details, credit card, debit card information.
3. Account details : Your login ID, password.
4. Technical data : IP addresses, location data, system details, and browsing behavior.

2. Usage of Personal Information

We may collect, process, and transfer your Personal Information for the following purposes ("Intended Purposes"):

• To enable the operation of TRIS’s business, provide services, and carry out activities or transactions related to the services we offer, including those of our channel partners.
• To improve and operate the Website.
• To provide customer support and address any technical, payment, or security-related issues.
• To send you promotional materials, advertisements, and customize content based on your interests.
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of TRIS, to transfer your Personal Information.
• To comply with legal obligations, including subpoenas, court orders, or as required by law.
• To investigate, prevent, or act against illegal activities, fraud, or violations of the Website’s terms of use.

You hereby admit and consent that the collection, processing, and transfer of your Personal Information for the above purposes will not cause harm or wrongful gain to you.

3. Sharing of your Personal Information 

We may need to share your Personal Information with our group companies and business associates, both within and outside of India, in accordance with the Intended Purposes. You authorize us to exchange, disclose, transfer, or share your Personal Information within India and globally, in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and any other relevant legislation in India for the time being in force.

4. Information placed on your computer (Cookies)

We may store some information such as ‘cookies’ on your computer. These cookies help us enhance your experience by tracking browsing behaviour and preferences. You can manage or block cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, blocking cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

5. Security

The security of your Personal Information is important to us. We take reasonable security measures, including but not limited to including but not limited to

• IP monitoring/blocking to avoid leeching/ unauthorised access
• Secure cookies and application firewalls to protect user data.
• Regular third-party penetration tests and PCI scans.
• Measures to prevent fingerprinting, to ensure that the Personal Information collected is secure. You agree that such measures are secure and adequate. We restrict access to your Personal Information to our and our affiliates’ employees, agents, third party business associates who need to know such Personal Information in relation to the Intended Purposes as specified above in this Privacy Policy.

However, you acknowledge that the internet is not 100% secure, and while we take all reasonable steps to secure your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee complete security. TRIS will not be liable for any unintended loss or disclosure of information resulting from security breaches.

6. Third Party links

During your interactions with us, it may happen that we provide/include links and hyperlinks of third-party websites. The listing of such third-party external site does not imply endorsement of such site by us. We do not make any representations regarding the availability and performance of any of the external sites which could be provided. We are not responsible for the protection of your privacy and Personal Information when you visit such third-party sites. For avoidance of doubt, this Privacy Policy does not apply to external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of respective third-party websites that you visit.

7. Access

You have the right to access, update, or correct your Personal Information at any time. If you wish to exercise these rights or if you have any grievances related to the processing of your Personal Information, please you may contact us via email and we will make reasonable efforts to address your concerns in a timely manner or as may be statutorily required. In accordance with applicable laws, you may also have the right to request that we delete or anonymize your Personal Information in certain circumstances.

8. Compliance with laws

You agree to comply with the applicable laws, including but not limited to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and any other relevant privacy legislation in India when using the Website and engaging with TRIS. You are prohibited from using the services if the terms of this Privacy Policy conflict with applicable laws in your jurisdiction.

9. Updates to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. All updates will be posted on this page, and we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of the policy.

Last Updated: 23rd January 2025.