SAARS Broadcasting & Media Institute (“SAARS”) respects the privacy of students, parents, prospective applicants and other visitors who use this website or communicate with SAARS.
1. Information We May Collect
When you voluntarily submit an enquiry, request counselling or communicate with SAARS, we may collect information such as name, mobile number, email address, current qualification, programme of interest, preferred counselling mode, message or enquiry details, and consent/submission details reasonably required to process the request.
The website may also process limited technical information required for security, fraud prevention, website operation and aggregated visitor statistics.
2. Why We Use This Information
- Respond to enquiries
- Arrange or provide counselling
- Provide programme and admission-related information
- Process admission-related requests
- Maintain enquiry and follow-up records
- Operate and secure the website and administrative systems
- Respond to legitimate complaints, privacy requests or legal requirements
SAARS will not use enquiry information for unrelated purposes without an appropriate basis or consent.
3. Consent
Where consent is requested, it will be obtained through a clear affirmative action such as an unticked checkbox. By submitting information after providing the requested consent, you permit SAARS to use that information for the purposes explained at the point of collection and in this Privacy Policy.
Where applicable, consent may be withdrawn by contacting SAARS at support@sibmt.com. Withdrawal will not affect processing that was lawfully carried out before the withdrawal.
4. Students Below 18 Years
Where a student is below 18 years of age, SAARS may require involvement or consent of a parent or lawful guardian where required by applicable law or the admission process.
5. Sharing of Information
SAARS does not sell personal information to advertisers. Information may be shared only where reasonably necessary with authorised personnel or service providers supporting legitimate SAARS operations, subject to appropriate safeguards, or where disclosure is required by applicable law.
6. Data Security
SAARS will use reasonable technical and organisational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure or loss. Access to administrative systems is restricted according to authorised roles. No internet or electronic storage system can, however, be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Retention and Deletion
Personal information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, legitimate operational requirements, dispute handling and applicable legal obligations. Information that is no longer reasonably required should be deleted or anonymised in accordance with the applicable SAARS retention process.
8. Your Requests
Subject to applicable law, you may contact SAARS regarding information held in relation to your enquiry, correction of inaccurate information, withdrawal of consent, deletion or other privacy-related requests, or a complaint regarding handling of your information.
9. Cookies and Website Analytics
SAARS may use limited first-party technical mechanisms necessary for website operation, security and aggregated visitor measurement. The website should avoid unnecessary behavioural tracking or advertising-based profiling unless separately disclosed and lawfully implemented.
10. External Links
Third-party websites operate under their own privacy policies. SAARS is not responsible for the privacy practices of independent third-party websites.
11. Updates
SAARS may update this Privacy Policy when services, website practices, operational requirements or applicable laws change.
12. Contact
SAARS Broadcasting & Media Institute
Wakad, Pune
Email: support@sibmt.com