PRIVACY POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

Pimpri Chinchwad Science Park and Planetarium, Chinchwad, Pune ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website pcsciencepark.org and use our services, including ticket booking for onsite programs, package tours, tender notices, and the tender filing platform (collectively, the "Services").

This Privacy Policy is in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and other applicable laws of India.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

2. DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this Privacy Policy:

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:

3.1 Personal Information

3.2 For Tender Platform Users

3.3 Non-Personal Information

4. HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION

We collect information in the following ways:

4.1 Direct Collection

4.2 Automated Collection

4.3 From Third Parties

5. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

6. DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:

6.1 With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, and customer service.

6.2 With Educational Partners

With your consent, we may share information with educational institutions or program sponsors for educational purposes.

6.3 For Legal Purposes

We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency in India).

6.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to standard confidentiality arrangements.

6.5 With Your Consent

We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

7. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction, in accordance with the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. DATA RETENTION

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements under Indian law.

9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our Services are intended for users who are at least 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us.

10. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Under Indian law, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, which include:

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

11. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

11.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work efficiently and to provide reporting information.

11.2 How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

11.3 Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of the Services may become inaccessible or not function properly.

12. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites and services. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Services, so when you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

13. CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by email or by means of a notice on our website prior to the changes becoming effective.

14. GRIEVANCE OFFICER

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the rules made thereunder, the contact details of the Grievance Officer are provided below:

Mr. Sunil Pote Pimpri Chinchwad Science Park and Planetarium, Near Auto Cluster, Chinchwad, Pune - 411019 Email: grievance@pcsciencepark.org Phone: +91 7744944333

The Grievance Officer shall address all grievances received within 30 days from the date of receipt.

15. CONTACT US

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

16. CONSENT

By using our Services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our Services.

Last Updated: April 12, 2025