1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Bowring Institute (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects information provided by visitors to the Bowring Institute website (“Website”) in compliance with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

The Website is intended primarily for informational and display purposes and allows visitors to view content related to the Institute, including events and guest house information, and to submit enquiries where applicable.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Scope and Applicability

• This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors to the Bowring Institute website.
• It governs the collection and use of information through the Website only.
• If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information Provided Voluntarily

We may collect limited personal information when you voluntarily submit it through the Website, including:

• Name
• Email address and phone number
• Details provided in guest house availability enquiries
• Information submitted through event-related enquiries or forms

The Website does not intentionally collect sensitive personal data, financial information, payment details, or identity documents.

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device and browser information
• Pages visited and time spent on the Website
• Referring URLs
• IP address (in anonymized form)

4. Purpose of Information Collection

• Responding to guest house availability enquiries
• Providing information related to events and Institute activities
• Responding to visitor enquiries
• Improving website performance and usability
• Ensuring website security

5. Use of Analytics and Tracking Technologies

The Website uses third-party analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors interact with the Website. Information collected is aggregated and anonymized and used solely for internal analysis and improvement.

6. Cookies

The Website may use cookies to enhance functionality and analyze usage. Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information unless explicitly provided by you. You may disable cookies via your browser settings.

7. Disclosure of Information

• We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
• Information may be shared internally with authorized personnel to respond to enquiries.
• Information may be disclosed if required by law or governmental authority.

8. Data Storage and Retention

Personal information is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

9. Data Security

Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are implemented to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

10. External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. Bowring Institute is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external websites.

11. Consent and Lawful Processing

By submitting information through enquiry forms, you consent to its collection and use solely for responding to your enquiry. Withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to respond.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

Bowring Institute reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

Bowring Institute
#19, St. Mark’s Road, Shanthala Nagar
Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560001
Phone: 080 2222 8881
Email: info@bowringinstitute.in