Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/01/2025   |   Last Updated: 31/12/2024

By accessing or using the website of Institute of Digital Studies (IDS), a subsidiary of Cybershield Technologies Pvt. Ltd., you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.


1. No Unauthorized Sale or Transfer of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, lease, or otherwise disclose your personal information obtained through our website to third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent. Your privacy is important to us.

2. Limitations on Disclosure

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it—such as during registration, inquiry, form submission, or other direct communications. We take reasonable steps to ensure the confidentiality of such information and protect it from unauthorized access or disclosure. Information is stored securely in controlled environments, and highly sensitive data transmitted via encrypted channels where applicable.

3. Optional Provision of Information

You may choose not to provide personal information. However, note that certain features, offers, or services—such as enrollment or personalized assistance—may require you to share your contact details and preferences.

4. Use Cases for Personal Information

  • Responding to your inquiries or messages.
  • Processing your applications or registrations.
  • Sending updates, promotional offers, or relevant information—only if consent is given.
  • Internal analytics and strategic research.
  • Detecting and preventing fraudulent or abusive activity.

5. Consent to Communication

By submitting your contact details, you agree to receive communications from IDS—including via phone call, SMS, WhatsApp, or email—even if your number is registered under DND (Do Not Disturb). This is for purposes related to our relationship or services you’ve requested, including necessary alerts, transaction-related updates, and promotional offers (with your prior consent).

6. Recordkeeping of Communications

When you contact us electronically, we retain a record of your communication to help us respond effectively. This includes emails, form submissions, or messages sent via the website.

7. Log Files & Analytics

Like many websites, IDS collects information through log files that track user interactions anonymously. Common data points include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • ISP
  • Date and time stamps
  • Visited and referral pages

This data is used solely for administrative, analytical, and performance optimization purposes, and not linked to personally identifiable information.

8. Cookies & Web Beacons

Our website uses cookies to enhance and personalize your experience—such as storing preferences and tracking page visits. Disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality.

9. Third-Party Partners

IDS does not share or disclose personal information to third-party advertisers or marketers without your consent. However, we may share data with:

  • Business partners or franchisees, only with your agreement or as required for services.
  • Legal authorities, when mandated by law or court order.

Any disclosures are made under strict confidentiality and compliance protocols.

10. Accuracy and Updates

We aim to maintain accurate personal information. If you wish to update or correct your data, or restrict its usage, please contact us directly. Unless you limit access, we assume your consent to use your information as described.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware of any such collection, we will take reasonable steps to promptly delete that information.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may periodically modify this policy to reflect changes in law, policy, or business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website will constitute acceptance of the updated policy.

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