Privacy Policy

NIST University is committed to protecting the privacy of its website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (https://nist.edu/). By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Information we Collect

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide through forms or inquiries.
• Non-Personal Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behaviour collected through cookies and analytics tools.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.

2. How we use your Information

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested information.
• Improve our website and user experience.
• Send updates, newsletters.
• Ensure website security and prevent fraudulent activities.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with:

• Third-party service providers (e.g., analytics, hosting, and email services) to enhance website functionality.
• Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content.

6. Your Rights and Choices

• Request access to your personal information.
• Opt out of marketing communications.
• Request data deletion or modification.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@nist.edu

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Social Media Privacy Policy

NIST University uses social media platforms to engage with the community and share updates. When interacting with our official social media accounts, please be aware of the following:

• Public Visibility: Any information you post on our social media pages (e.g., comments, likes, shares) may be publicly visible.
• Data Collection: We may collect publicly available data for engagement analysis and to improve our outreach.
• Third-Party Policies: Our social media pages are hosted on platforms with their own privacy policies. Please review those policies before sharing personal information.
• Community Guidelines: We encourage respectful discussions and reserve the right to remove inappropriate content or block users who violate our guidelines.

For inquiries related to social media privacy, please contact us at connect@nist.edu

When you voluntarily send us electronic mail / fillup the form, we will keep a record of this information so that we can respond to you. We only collect information from you when you register on our site or fill out a form. Also, when filling out a form on our site, you may be asked to enter your: name, e-mail address or phone number. You may, however, visit our site anonymously. In case you have submitted your personal information and contact details, we reserve the rights to Call, SMS, Email or WhatsApp about our products and offers, even if your number has DND activated on it.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

NIST University
Address: Institute Park, Berhampur, Odisha
Email: info@nist.edu
Phone: 0680 2492 421/422

Last Updated: 10th February 2025