Privacy Policy Statement

Policy Statement:
IITDM Vizag recognizes and respects the individual’s privacy and the security of Personal Information (PI) and is committed to protecting it throughout by complying with this Privacy Policy (Policy). The Institute does not intend to sell, swap, rent, or otherwise disclose for commercial purposes, outside the scope of ordinary Institute functions, your name, mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address, or other biometric information you provide. However, though the Institute will not disclose any personal information to any third parties, IITDM Vizag cannot guarantee that this information will be secure in the case of loss or theft.

Policy Background:
The Policy describes the types of information, source of information, terms and disclosure of information in certain cases. IITDM Vizag will collect the information through lawful and fair means only. IITDM Vizag may collect your personal information such as but not limited to bank details and passport details to help you further with student exchange programs which include services like Recommendation Letters, student visa and applications to Institute programs. IITDM Vizag may collect Personal Sensitive Information using Biometric-induced technologies as the information is necessary for conducting the Institute functions.

IITDM Vizag may process your personal information for the following:

  • Informing about the latest developments of the college and courses.
  • To prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute offences and also identity verification.

IITDM Vizag collects the following information:

  • Personal Information: includes information through which you may be personally identified such as name, addresses, email IDs, IP address, phone numbers, education, employment history, etc.
  • Non-Personal Information: includes browser information, operating system information, pages accessed, referring websites, applications.
  • Sensitive Information: such as financial information (collected for student exchange programs), Biometrics (collected for using IITDM Vizag facilities), and psychological information (accessible only to the Student Wellness Centre Officer).

Methods of Collecting Information:

  • Information is collected when the individual creates a user account or submits any online applications and forms to IITDM Vizag.
  • Information is automatically collected when the individual uses any IITDM Vizag services (e.g., IP address, preferences, technical session information, clickstream data, etc.).

IITDM Vizag may use the information collected to improve the website and services, provide customer support, and offer services. If information is combined with personal data, it will be treated as Personal Information under this policy.

YOUR Legal Right:
You have the right to verify, correct, update, or erase your data. Requests may be sent to director@iitdm.org. IITDM Vizag retains your information while your account is active or as required for service provision and reporting.

Disclosure:
IITDM Vizag may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or to protect its rights or safety.

Disclaimer:
IITDM Vizag reserves the right to update this Policy. Changes will be notified via updated “Last Modified” dates, electronic communication, or website postings. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance.

  • You undertake full responsibility for messages sent via iitdm.org services from your account.
  • You shall indemnify TEAM iitdm.org against liabilities arising from third-party claims due to breach of contract.
  • By registering on iitdm.org, you agree to receive promotional communications via SMS, email, voice calls, RCS, or WhatsApp.
  • Users consent to receiving communication from IITDM Vizag or its alliance partners across various mediums.