The International Spirituality Olympiad Council (ISO Council) respects the privacy of all students, parents, teachers, institutions, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws and ISO standards.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you register, participate, or interact with International Spirituality Olympiad Council (ISO Council):
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Gender (optional)
- Contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)
- School/Institution details
- Identity information for verification (if required)
- Payment and transaction details (processed via secure third-party gateways)
- Uploaded documents, certificates, or photographs
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)
2. Purpose of Data Collection
Your information is collected strictly for legitimate purposes, including:
- Registration for Olympiads, examinations, and events
- Identity verification and certification
- Academic evaluation and result processing
- Communication regarding updates, schedules, and announcements
- Issuance of certificates, awards, and recognitions
- Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
- Improving our educational services and user experience
3. Data Protection & Security
International Spirituality Olympiad Council (ISO Council) follows ISO-compliant data security measures, including:
- Secure servers and encrypted data storage
- Restricted access to authorized personnel only
- Regular system monitoring and audits
- Protection against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure
- We take reasonable steps to safeguard personal data; however, absolute security over the internet cannot be guaranteed.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties. Information may be shared only with:
- Authorized partners involved in examination or certification processes
- Government or legal authorities if required by law
- Secure payment gateway providers for transaction processing
- All third parties are bound by confidentiality obligations.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to:
- Improve functionality and performance
- Analyze website traffic
- Enhance user experience
- Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings.
6. Children’s Privacy
- International Spirituality Olympiad Council (ISO Council) programs may involve minors.
- Personal data of children is collected only with the consent of parents/guardians and used strictly for academic and administrative purposes.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for:
- The duration required to fulfill the stated purpose
- Legal, academic, or audit requirements
- After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. User Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or updates
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
- Request deletion of data, subject to legal obligations
- Requests can be made via official communication channels.
9. External Links
- Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
- International Spirituality Olympiad Council (ISO Council) is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
10. Policy Updates
- International Spirituality Olympiad Council (ISO Council) reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
- Changes will be posted on our official website and will be effective immediately upon publication.
11. Contact Information
For privacy-related queries or concerns, contact:
Name and registration number of the Trust : International Spirituality Olympiad Council, 100/2020-21
Email : olympiad@isocouncil.org
Website : www.isocouncil.org
