Privacy Policy

Indian Students Culture Society (ISCS) respects the privacy of visitors, students, applicants, donors, partners and other users of its website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect and manage information provided through the ISCS website.

By using our website or voluntarily submitting information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information Gathering

ISCS may collect information from users when they voluntarily interact with our website or services, including when a user:

1. Makes or initiates a donation.
2. Applies for or enquires about a scholarship.
3. Submits an enquiry through our website.
4. Contacts ISCS for information or assistance.
5. Participates in our social impact or community initiatives.
6. Expresses interest in partnering with ISCS.
7. Subscribes to receive updates or communications from ISCS.

Depending on the nature of the interaction, the information provided by a user may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Postal or communication address
• Information submitted through scholarship applications
• Information submitted through enquiry or partnership forms
• Donation-related information required to process a contribution
• Any other information voluntarily provided by the user

ISCS does not intentionally collect personal information unless the user chooses to provide such information.

Use of Personal Information

Information voluntarily provided to ISCS may be used for legitimate organisational and service-related purposes, including:

• Processing and maintaining records of donations and contributions.
• Processing scholarship applications and related enquiries.
• Responding to enquiries, requests and communications.
• Communicating information about ISCS initiatives, scholarships, educational activities and social impact programmes.
• Managing partnerships and collaboration enquiries.
• Improving the website, services and user experience.
• Maintaining appropriate organisational and administrative records.
• Supporting the educational, social development and community initiatives undertaken by ISCS.

Confidentiality and Protection of Information

ISCS takes reasonable measures to protect personal information provided through its website and related services.

Personal information is intended to be accessed only by authorised persons where such access is reasonably required for organisational, administrative, communication or service-related purposes.

ISCS does not intend to sell, rent or trade users' personal information to third parties.

Donation Information

Users who choose to make a donation through the ISCS website may be required to provide information necessary to process and record the contribution.

Payment transactions may be processed through external payment service providers. Users should also review the privacy and security practices of the relevant payment service provider.

ISCS uses donation information for maintaining accurate records, processing contributions and supporting its educational, scholarship and community development initiatives.

Scholarship and Application Information

ISCS operates scholarship and educational initiatives, including the Shanti Devi Scholarship Scheme. Users applying for scholarships may be required to provide information necessary for evaluating and processing their application.

Such information will be used for legitimate scholarship, administrative and communication purposes related to the relevant programme.

Applicants should ensure that information submitted through application forms is accurate and complete.

Email and Communication

Individuals who provide their email address to ISCS may receive communications relating to their enquiry, application, donation, partnership or other interaction with the organisation.

Where applicable, users may also receive information about ISCS programmes, educational initiatives, scholarships, events and developments.

Users may contact ISCS if they no longer wish to receive non-essential communications.

Website Usage Information

General browsing of the ISCS website may take place without users directly providing personal information.

Technical information such as browser type, device information, approximate usage information, referring pages and website interaction data may be collected through website technologies or analytics services.

Such information may be used to understand website usage, diagnose technical issues and improve website performance and user experience.

Cookie Policy

The ISCS website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand website usage and enhance the user experience.

Cookies are small files stored on a user's device by a website. They may help the website remember certain information and preferences.

Users can configure their web browser to accept, reject or notify them about cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

External Web Services

The ISCS website may contain links to external websites, educational institutions, payment services, social media platforms or other third-party services.

These external websites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies and terms of use.

ISCS does not control the privacy practices, content or security policies of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.

Data Retention

ISCS retains information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including organisational, legal, administrative, scholarship, donation or communication requirements.

Where appropriate, users may contact ISCS to request information regarding their personal data or to request correction or deletion of information, subject to applicable legal and administrative requirements.

Data Security

ISCS takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children's Privacy

ISCS provides educational and community initiatives that may involve students and young people. Personal information relating to children or minors should be submitted only by a parent, guardian or other authorised person where required.

If you believe that personal information relating to a child has been submitted to ISCS without appropriate authorisation, please contact us so that the matter can be reviewed.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

ISCS may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in its services, website functionality, legal requirements or organisational practices.

Any updated version will be published on this page with the revised policy becoming effective from the date of publication.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, you may contact Indian Students Culture Society (ISCS) using the details below.