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Privacy Policy

IMPARC – Ignited Minds Professional & Academic Research Consortium (“IMPARC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its members, visitors, contributors, mentors, researchers, institutions, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or interact with our website https://imparc.org/.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information

Information voluntarily provided by you, including but not limited to:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Professional designation and affiliation

• Academic qualifications

• Research interests and expertise

• CVs, publications, and academic profiles

• Membership or registration details

Non-Personal Information

Automatically collected information such as:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Pages visited and time spent

• Referring URLs

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for purposes including:

  • • Managing memberships and registrations
  • • Facilitating mentor–mentee engagement
  • • Publishing academic profiles (with consent)
  • • Organising academic events, conferences, and programs
  • • Sending official communications, updates, and announcements
  • • Improving website functionality and user experience
  • • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

IMPARC does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share information only:

  • • With internal teams for academic and administrative purposes
  • • With trusted partners involved in IMPARC activities (events, publications, platforms), under confidentiality obligations
  • • When required by law, court order, or government authority

Any public display of profiles, achievements, or academic data is done only with user consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • • Analyse website traffic and performance
  • • Understand user preferences
  • • Improve content and navigation

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features may not function optimally.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational measures to protect your information against:

  • • Unauthorised access
  • • Disclosure
  • • Alteration
  • • Destruction

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • • Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
  • • Meet legal, academic, or administrative requirements

Users may request deletion or correction of their data, subject to applicable obligations.

7. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • • Access your personal data
  • • Request correction or updates
  • • Withdraw consent for specific uses
  • • Request deletion of your data

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.

8. Third-Party Links

The IMPARC website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. Users are encouraged to review their privacy policies independently.

9. Children’s Privacy

IMPARC does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If such data is inadvertently collected, it will be deleted upon notification.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

IMPARC reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website signifies acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact:

IMPARC – Ignited Minds Professional & Academic Research Consortium
Website: https://imparc.org/
Email: members.imparc@gmail.com