Privacy Policy for National Road Safety Mission for Kids & Youth (NRSM)

Effective Date: November 01, 2024

Welcome to the National Road Safety Mission for Kids & Youth (NRSM) website. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our visitors, participants, and users. This Privacy Policy outlines how NRSM collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our educational programs and services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, personalize, and improve our services. This information falls into the following categories:

Information You Provide Directly

• Personal Information: When you register for programs, Olympiads, or newsletters, we may collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, age, grade, school details, and parent/guardian contact information.
• Feedback and Surveys: We may collect responses to surveys and feedback to improve our programs and measure their impact.

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Information: We collect details about your interactions with our website, including IP addresses, device information, browser type, pages visited, time spent on each page, and referral URLs.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to provide a personalized user experience, manage logins, and understand website usage patterns. You may manage cookie settings through your browser.

Information from Third-Party Sources We may receive information from third-party platforms, such as school administration, where students are registered for NRSM programs.

       2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve Services: We use your information to deliver and enhance our programs, services, and content.
• To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to send program updates, registration confirmation, certificates, learning resources, and customer support.
• For Research and Analysis: Aggregated, anonymized data is analyzed to improve our programs and assess learning outcomes.
• To Ensure Security and Integrity: Information is used to monitor and safeguard our website and services, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information. Information may be shared in the following ways:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, processing payments, managing communications, and supporting learning platforms.
• With Educational Institutions: We may share aggregated, anonymized reports with schools and partners to improve learning outcomes and program reach.
• For Legal Compliance: Information may be disclosed if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or government regulations.

4. Data Security

We take data security seriously. NRSM employs industry-standard measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no online service is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Compliance with Rules and Regulations

NRSM is committed to complying with all applicable data protection laws and regulations in the country. We operate within the framework of national and international guidelines, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and any other applicable laws and regulations related to data protection and online privacy. Our data handling and privacy practices are designed to align with these legal requirements to ensure that your information is managed responsibly and ethically.

6. Children’s Privacy

NRSM programs target children with age-appropriate learning content. We comply with applicable laws regarding children’s privacy. All data collected for minors (under 18 years) requires parental or guardian consent, and we do not knowingly collect more information than necessary to participate in our programs.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You may request to access or correct your personal information.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your data, subject to certain exceptions for legal and security reasons.
• Opt-out: You may opt out of marketing emails or adjust your cookie preferences.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Parents/guardians can withdraw consent for data collected from minors by contacting us at [support@nrsm.in].

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Anonymized and aggregated data may be retained for research and reporting purposes.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other operational needs. The “Effective Date” at the top of the policy will indicate when revisions were made. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or NRSM’s data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: support@nrsm.in
• Address: Office 8, Unit 117, Tower 2, DLF Corporate Greens, Sector 74A, Gurugram 122002, India

By using the NRSM website and participating in our programs, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy