Welcome to the Global Institute of Science & Technology (“GIST”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when you visit our website at https://gisthaldia.org/ (“Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information. Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: Name, phone number, email address, and details shared through admission/enquiry forms.
Academic Information: Details submitted for admission, course registration, or academic purposes.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing data.
Cookies & Usage Data: Information collected to improve website functionality and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

Responding to your enquiries and providing the information or services you request.
Improving our Site and user experience.
Communicating with you about updates, news, events, or other information related to GIST.
Complying with legal obligations or enforcing our terms and policies.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Site to improve functionality and user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognise repeat visitors, customise content, and analyse traffic patterns.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may limit some features on the Site.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

Trusted Service Providers: Third parties who assist us in operating our Site or servicing you, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
Legal & Safety: Authorities if required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request corrections to inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.
Opt out of certain data uses.

To exercise any rights, please contact us via our website https://gisthaldia.org/.

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., educational portals, affiliated bodies). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

Global Institute of Science & Technology (GIST)
ICARE Complex, GIST Campus,
Hatiberia, Haldia,
Purba Medinipur, West Bengal – 721657, India

Phone: +91 3224 255951 / 255953
Email: gist.haldia@gmail.com