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PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 1st August 2024

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The Association of International Schools of India (“TAISI”, “we”, “us”, “our”) values the privacy of everyone who visits our website taisi.in and uses our services.


This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including:

  • The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)

  • The Information Technology Act, 2000 and SPDI Rules, 2011

  • (Where applicable) the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

 

By visiting or using our website, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not access the Site or provide any personal data.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect information that helps us provide and improve our services. This includes:

(a) Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, email address, phone number

  • Organization / school name and designation

  • Postal address (if applicable)

  • Payment or billing details (when registering for conferences, memberships, or workshops)

  • Any information you voluntarily provide through forms, feedback, or correspondence

(b) Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address, browser type, device details

  • Date and time of visit, pages viewed, and referring URL

  • Usage data collected via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

(c) Third-Party or Linked Data

If you log in, register, or interact using a third-party platform (e.g., Google, social media, event partners), we may receive limited profile data as permitted by those services.

 

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We use your personal information to:

  • Manage registrations for events, memberships, or workshops

  • Provide access to online resources or platforms

  • Communicate updates, confirmations, and important notices

  • Improve our website and services through analytics

  • Respond to your queries or support requests

  • Process payments securely through authorized gateways

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

We will only process data for legitimate, consented purposes.

 

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR where applicable)

For users in the EU/EEA, processing is based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up, cookies)

  • Performance of a contract (e.g., event registration)

  • Legal obligation (e.g., tax records, compliance)

  • Legitimate interest (e.g., improving user experience, member relations)

 

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tools to:

  • Enable website functionality

  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns

  • Personalize your browsing experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
We also use trusted third-party analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) that may store cookies as per their own privacy policies.

Cookie Consent:
By continuing to browse the site, you consent to our use of cookies. You may withdraw consent anytime by adjusting your browser settings.

 

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share data with:

  1. Service Providers – trusted partners providing hosting, analytics, event management, payment processing, or email communication.

  2. Affiliated Institutions – such as schools, conference partners, or accreditation bodies, only when required for the purpose of registration or collaboration.

  3. Legal or Regulatory Authorities – if disclosure is required under applicable law, court order, or government directive.

  4. Business Transfers – if TAISI merges, reorganizes, or transfers assets, your data may form part of that transaction under confidentiality terms.

All partners and vendors are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.

 

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • To fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or

  • As required by applicable law or accounting obligations.

When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

 

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Access controls

  • Regular system audits

  • Secure data storage and limited access for authorized staff only

However, please note that no internet transmission is completely secure, and you share data at your own risk.

 

8. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you have the right to:

  • Access and obtain a copy of your data

  • Correct or update inaccurate data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority

Requests can be made by contacting our Grievance Officer (see Section 11).

 

9. Payment Information

All payments on TAISI platforms are processed via secure, PCI-DSS–compliant gateways.
TAISI does not store or process your card details or banking information on its servers.

 

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for use by adults.
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 years.
If we discover such data, it will be deleted immediately.

 

11. Contact and Grievance Officer

In accordance with Rule 5(9) of the IT Rules, 2011 and Section 13 of the DPDP Act, the designated Grievance Officer is:

Grievance Officer: Data Protection Team, TAISI
Email: membership@taisi.in
Address: 2nd Cross Rd, M V Block, Lower Palace Orchards, Sadashiva Nagar, Bengaluru, India.
Response Time: Within 15 business days

 

12. International Data Transfers

If your data is processed outside India (for instance, by our hosting or analytics partners), we ensure that appropriate safeguards — such as standard contractual clauses — are in place to protect your personal data.

 

13. Updates to This Policy

We may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
The revised version will be posted on taisi.in with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Please review this page periodically to stay informed.

 

14. Consent

By using our website or submitting your information, you:

  • Consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your data as described here, and

  • Agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.

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