1. Data Protection & IT Act compliance
1.1. IPR protection, Confidentiality & data security clauses, Limitation of liability, Data retention, Cross-border transfer safeguards, Grievance Officer details, as per Indian information Technology Act, 2000 and Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.
2.1. The Company complies with applicable data protection and cybersecurity laws, processes Personal Data lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner, including but not limited to: The Information Technology Act, 2000, The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 and Any other applicable rules, regulations, or government notifications in force in India.
2.2. The Company shall process Personal Data based on: Consent of the Data Principal, Performance of a contract, Compliance with legal obligations, Protection of vital interests, Legitimate business purposes, provided such interests do not override fundamental rights Where consent is required, it shall be free, specific, informed, unconditional, and capable of being withdrawn.
3.1. The Company Personal Data only for as long as necessary as stated as following: to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, to comply with statutory obligations, to resolve disputes, to enforce legal agreements,
3.2. Upon expiry of the retention period, personal Data shall be securely deleted, anonymized, or destroyed in accordance with applicable law.
4.1. The Company shall implement reasonable security practices and procedures including, Encryption of sensitive data, Access control and authentication protocols, Secure server infrastructure, Periodic vulnerability assessments and audits and Role-based access control.
4.2. Confidentiality agreements with employees and service providers
4.3. The company has stated a disclaimer that no system is completely secure and the Company disclaims absolute security guarantees.
5.1. If the Personal Data is transferred outside India, such transfer shall be made as follows: In compliance with applicable data protection laws, subject to contractual safeguards, Restricted to jurisdictions permitted by applicable Government notifications, Adequate safeguards shall be implemented to protect such data.
6.1. All Personal Data collected shall be treated as confidential. The Company ensures that: Employees, consultants, vendors, and third-party service providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.
6.2. Access to Personal Data is limited strictly to authorized personnel and Data is not disclosed except as permitted under this Policy or required by law.
7.1. All content, trademarks, software, databases, designs, logos, and materials available on the Service are the exclusive property of the Company or its licensors and are protected under applicable intellectual property laws.
7.2. Users shall not: Reproduce, Distribute, Modify, Reverse engineer, exploit any content, without prior written permission of the Company, Unauthorized use may result in civil and/or criminal liability.
8.1. To the maximum extent permitted by law: The Company shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.
8.2. The Company is not responsible for unauthorized access caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control.
8.3. Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless against the Company against claims arising from misuse of the Service.
9.1. The Company’s Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 years and does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18 years.
9.2. A parent or guardian on awareness that your child has provided with Personal Data, the guardian shall notify the Company. On awareness by the Company, the Personal Data collected from anyone under the age of 16 without verification of parental consent, shall be removed and the record of financial information.
9.3. The Company need to rely on consent as a legal basis for processing Child’s information and requires consent from parents, before collecting and use that information.
10.1. Users (Data Principals) may have the right to: Access their Personal Data, Request correction or erasure, Withdraw consent, Nominate a representative, File complaints with the Data Protection Board of India, Requests may be submitted via the contact details below.
10.2. The company shall notify from time to time on any changes of privacy by posting on this page.
10.3. The Company advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes, which shall become effective when they are posted on this page.
11.1. If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
11.2. Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).
11.3. The Company shall disclose Your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: Comply with a legal obligation, Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company, Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service, Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public, Protect against legal liability.
11.4. The Company shall share your Personal Data with Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service.
11.5. The Company shall share the Personal Data with the Company’s affiliates, which shall be subjected to the Privacy Policy agreed hereunder.
11.6. The Company shall share your Personal Data with the business partners, with your consent, to offer You certain products, services or promotions.
11.7. The Company shall disclose your Personal Data for any other purpose with Your consent.
12.1. In accordance with applicable law, the Company appoints a Grievance Officer.
12.2. Grievance Officer Details:
Name: Mr. Boopalan
Designation: Grievance Officer
Email: apps@srmuniversity.ac
12.3. The Grievance Officer shall acknowledge complaints within the statutory timeline and resolve them in accordance with applicable law.
13.1. In the event of a personal data breach: The Company shall notify affected users and relevant authorities as required under applicable law.
13.2. Appropriate remedial and corrective action shall be taken immediately by the Company.
14.1. Any provision of this Privacy Policy is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
15.1. This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India.
15.2. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
15.3. The PARTIES ARE SUBJECT TO MEDIATION and CONCILIATION to resolve any dispute before invoking any legal procedure and arbitration, WITH THE CONSENT OF BOTH THE PARTIES, at CHENNAI.
14.5. All the disputes and differences arising between the parties hereto, including any dispute or difference in regard to the interpretation of any provision or term hereof or the meaning thereof, or in regard to any claim of one party against the other or in regard to the rights and /or obligations of any party or parties hereto under this agreement or otherwise, howsoever, shall be referred to an Arbitral Tribunal consisting of a Sole Arbitrator appointed by mutual consent of both the parties and the said Arbitrator shall not be related, directly or indirectly, as an employee, agent, dealer or representative of either party or otherwise interested in either party or its business or that he/she has expressed any opinion in regard to the subject matter of the dispute in question at any time, to either party. Such Arbitration shall be governed by the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The proceedings of Arbitration shall be conducted in English and the venue for such Arbitration shall be mutually discussed and finalized. The expenses involved in such Arbitration Proceedings shall be borne and paid by the parties herein equally. The Award of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties.
16.1 Neither party shall be in breach of its obligations under this agreement (other than payment obligations) or incur any liability to the other party for any losses or damages of any nature whatsoever incurred or suffered by ACT OF GOD, Natural, disturbances, internal disturbances like threats, revolutions, war, violence, tsunami, epidemics, sudden breakout of diseases, lockouts , labour problems, or sudden change in stock markets, and inflation , or economic changes in policies and governmental disturbances and subject to the change of statutory laws.
17.1 All notices, Registered posts, etc sent by Whats App/, screenshots,/ email /RPAD shall be deemed to be considered as accepted by the PARTIES, on all conditions thereof.
18.1. To the extent permitted by law, the rights and obligations of the Parties under this shall be subject to the right of specific performance and may be specifically enforced against a defaulting Party.
19.1. Both Parties acknowledges and agrees that Ownership of all Intellectual Property created, discovered, brought into existence or otherwise acquired by Either Party, as a result of, for the purposes of, or in connection with the Student placement/Internship program or this Agreement and all other rights in respect of such IP, shall vest exclusively in the designated Parties.
20.1. Neither this AGREEMENT may be executed, in any other AGREEMENT OR AGREEMENT of which it forms part, nor the performance by the parties of their respective obligations under any such agreement that shall constitute a partnership between the Parties. No party shall have any authority (unless expressly conferred in writing by virtue of thisAGREEMENT or otherwise not revoked) to bind any other Party, as its agent or otherwise.