Privacy Policy
Policy Statement
How SPPEL collects, uses and protects the information you share through this website.
01. Our Commitment
SPPEL respects the privacy of every visitor to this website. As a Government of India initiative implemented by the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), we are committed to handling any information you share with us responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws of India.
02. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways. First, voluntarily-submitted information — when you use the contact form on this website, we collect your name, email address, phone number (optional), subject and message. Second, automatically-collected information — like most websites, our server logs basic technical details of every visit (such as IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time of visit and referring website) for security monitoring and aggregated usage analysis.
03. How We Use Your Information
Information you submit through the contact form is used solely to respond to your query or request. Server-log information is used to maintain the security of the website, to diagnose problems with our servers, to administer the site and to compile non-personally-identifiable aggregate statistics on usage. We do not use any information for advertising, profiling, or behavioural targeting.
04. Sharing of Information
SPPEL does not sell, rent or share personal information collected through this website with any third party for commercial purposes. Information may be disclosed only: (a) to officers of the Central Institute of Indian Languages and the Ministry of Education on a need-to-know basis to respond to your query; (b) where required by law, court order, or to comply with a legal process; (c) to protect the security and integrity of the website.
05. Cookies
This website uses essential session cookies that are required for basic site functionality (such as preserving your text-size preference and managing the contact form session). These cookies do not track you across other websites. The website does not use third-party advertising or marketing cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function as intended.
06. Data Security
We have implemented reasonable technical and administrative safeguards designed to protect the information collected through this website against accidental loss, unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
07. Data Retention
Information submitted through the contact form is retained only for as long as is necessary to respond to your query and to maintain a reasonable record of correspondence. Server logs are retained for a limited period for security and audit purposes and are thereafter deleted or anonymised.
08. Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for a general academic and public audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this site, please contact us so the information can be removed.
09. External Links
The SPPEL website links to several external Government of India portals and partner institutions. This Privacy Policy applies only to the SPPEL website. When you follow a link to an external site, the privacy practices of that site will govern your interaction with it. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of each external site you visit.
10. Your Rights
You may request a copy of the personal information you have submitted to us, ask us to correct any inaccuracies, or request its deletion, by writing to the Officer-in-Charge, SPPEL, at the address below or through the contact form. We will respond to such requests within a reasonable time.
11. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable law. The latest version will always be available on this page. Continued use of the website after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please write to the Officer-in-Charge, SPPEL, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Manasagangotri, Mysuru – 570006, Karnataka, India, or use the contact form provided on this website.