🔐 Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Wednesday, 25th June 2025
Owned & Operated By: ApiRsquare Pvt. Ltd., India

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how Innovarsity, owned and operated by ApiRsquare Pvt. Ltd. (a company registered in India), collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information. We are committed to complying with the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and other applicable Indian data protection laws.

By using the Innovarsity website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Automatically Collected Data (“Device Information”)

When you browse our website, we may collect:

• IP address and location data

• Device and browser type

• Date and time of visit

• Pages viewed and website interactions

• Referring website or search term

• Cookies and similar tracking data

b. Voluntarily Provided Personal Data

You may provide us with:

• Name, email ID, mobile number

• City and organization/institution

• Payment information (if applicable)

• Any other information submitted via contact forms, registration, or newsletter signup

3. Why We Collect & Use Your Data

We collect your information for the following purposes:

• To operate and improve the Innovarsity platform

• To process registrations, internships, and other services

• To communicate with you (e.g., updates, responses, newsletters)

• To ensure platform security and detect potential misuse

• For analytics, reporting, and performance improvement

You are not required to share personal data unless you wish to access specific services. Some features may be unavailable without providing such information.

4. Consent

By using our website, you consent to our collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting apirsquare@gmail.com. However, withdrawal may affect your ability to access certain services.

5. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may disclose your information:

• To trusted service providers (e.g., payment gateways, hosting) under confidentiality

• To comply with Indian law, legal processes, or government authorities

• To protect the rights, safety, or property of Innovarsity, users, or others

6. Data Security

We use secure servers, SSL encryption, and internal access controls to protect your data. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. You use the platform at your own risk.

7. Data Storage & Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content. We recommend reviewing their policies before sharing any information.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18 without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided personal data without consent, please contact us for deletion.

10. Your Rights (Under Indian Law)

You have the right to:

• Access, review, and update your personal data

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Request deletion of your data (where legally applicable)

• Raise concerns about misuse of your information

To exercise these rights, contact us at apirsquare@gmail.com.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy-related queries, rights requests, or complaints, you can reach us at:

📧 Email: apirsquare@gmail.com