Privacy Policy

IME PGDM (AICTE-Approved)

At IME PGDM, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of students, parents, applicants, alumni, recruiters, and all other stakeholders. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website, admission processes, academic programmes, counselling services, and related platforms.

By accessing or using IME PGDM services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Introduction

IME PGDM values trust, transparency, and professional integrity. We ensure that personal data is collected and processed lawfully, fairly, and responsibly, in accordance with applicable Indian laws and regulatory standards.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Visitors to IME PGDM digital platforms
• Applicants and enrolled students
• Parents and guardians
• Alumni
• Recruiters and corporate partners
• Participants in counselling sessions, events, and assessments

The policy covers information collected through online forms, offline interactions, entrance processes, counselling, campus visits, placements, and academic delivery.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

4. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

• Direct interactions (application forms, counselling, campus visits, interviews)
• Automated technologies (cookies, analytics tools)
• Third-party sources (testing agencies, partners, service providers)

5. Use of Information

Your information may be used for the following purposes:

• Processing applications and admissions
• Conducting assessments, interviews, and evaluations
• Delivering academic programmes and specialisations
• Facilitating internships, placements, and recruiter engagement
• Communicating programme updates, counselling, and notifications
• Managing scholarships and merit-based evaluations
• Improving academic quality, services, and digital platforms
• Legal compliance and institutional governance

6. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

IME PGDM does not sell or rent personal data.

Information may be shared only with:

• Academic and operational service providers
• Recruiters and placement partners (with student consent)
• Affiliated institutions and academic collaborators
• Regulatory or legal authorities, when required by law

All third parties are required to follow strict confidentiality and data protection standards.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

• Improve user experience
• Analyse website traffic
• Optimise content relevance

Users may disable cookies via browser settings; however, some features may be limited as a result.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and organisational safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure.

While we strive for strong security standards, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request corrections or updates
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Request deletion, subject to legal and academic obligations

Requests can be submitted through official contact channels provided below.

10. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil academic, legal, and operational requirements, or as mandated by regulatory authorities.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. IME PGDM is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party platforms.

12. Children’s Privacy

IME PGDM programmes are intended for individuals aged 18 years and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

13. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Information