At the Centre for Research on Indian Strategic Affairs (CRISA), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you interact with our website, services, events, or other activities. By engaging with CRISA, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
- Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, organization, and other details you provide when registering for events, subscribing to newsletters, submitting inquiries, or participating in our programs.
- Non-Personal Information: This includes anonymized data such as website usage statistics, browser type, device information, and IP addresses collected through cookies or analytics tools.
- Voluntary Submissions: Information you provide through surveys, feedback forms, or contributions to our research, publications, or public dialogues.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you about CRISA’s events, publications, or updates.
- To process registrations for seminars, workshops, or other activities.
- To improve our website, services, and user experience through analytics and feedback.
- To conduct research and analysis aligned with CRISA’s mission in foreign policy, defence, and geopolitics.
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from authorities.
3. How We Protect Your Information
CRISA is committed to safeguarding your data. We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following cases:
- With trusted service providers (e.g., event organizers or email platforms) who assist in delivering our services, under strict confidentiality agreements.
- When required by law or to respond to legal processes.
- With your explicit consent for specific purposes, such as collaborative research or partnerships.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our site. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information held by CRISA.
- Opt out of receiving newsletters or promotional communications by following unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
- Request information about how your data is processed.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. CRISA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on our website with the effective date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at – privacy@crisa.in
Last updated: May 28, 2025
