Privacy Policy
Organisation
Global Institute of Integral Management Studies and Conscious Management Institute
Collectively "GIIMS", "we", "us", "our"
Registered Office
Building No. 40/1179A, Civil Line Road, Palarivattom, Kochi – 682024, Kerala, India
Email
info@giims.in
Grievance Officer
ravi@giims.in
| +91 95674 44488
We respect your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use and share it, and the choices available to you under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
Section 01
What We Collect
Information you give us: name, date of birth, gender, nationality, contact details, academic records, ID proof, photo, enquiries, résumé/CV, work experience, assessment scores, fee invoices. We do not store full card numbers.
Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, referral source, and cookies for site function and analytics.
Section 02
How We Use Your Information
- Process applications, enrolments, attendance, assessments and certifications
- Deliver programs including AI EDGE, LogizTech, RAINBOW 7 Skills Assessment and Global Theatre
- Issue joint certificates with World University Consortium and Logistics Sector Skill Council
- Support internships and placements through our CDCR team
- Send updates about admissions, events and alumni activities
- Improve website security and performance
- Meet legal and regulatory requirements
Section 03
Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal data. We share only with:
- Academic partners for certification purposes
- Employers for shortlisted placements
- Verified service providers under contract
- Regulators when required by law
Section 04
Cookies
We use essential cookies for security and login, functional cookies for preferences, and analytics cookies to improve performance. You can manage cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Section 05
Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Website logs | 12 months |
| Enquiry leads | 24 months from last contact |
| Unsuccessful applications | 3 years |
| Student academic records | Core records permanent; supporting docs 7 years |
| Placement profiles | 3 years after completion |
| Financial records | 8 years |
| Marketing opt-out | 5 years |
Section 06
Security
We use encryption in transit, access controls, and audit logs. No system is 100% secure.
Section 07
Your Rights
Under the DPDP Act 2023, you may:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw marketing consent at any time
- Raise grievances with our Grievance Officer
To make a request, email ravi@giims.in with your name, phone, program details, and request type. We verify identity and respond within 30 days.
Section 08
Children
We do not knowingly collect data of persons under 18 without verified parental consent. Contact us for deletion if this occurs.
Section 09
Third-Party Links
Our site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies independently.
Section 10
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes are posted here with a revised Effective Date. Material changes will be notified by email or a prominent website notice.
Section 11