Introduction
Satani Research Centre ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy (the "Policy") describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website sataniresearchcentre.com (the "Site"). By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our Site. We may update this Policy from time to time, and any changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
Information We Collect
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information through analytics tools to better understand how our research content is accessed and used. This information includes your IP address and geographic location, browser type and version, operating system and device information, pages visited and time spent on our Site, referring website information, date and time of your visit, and user behavior and interaction patterns.
We use Google Analytics and similar analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our Site, which helps us improve our research dissemination and educational content. The analytics data collected may include demographic information, interests, and browsing patterns that assist us in making our research more accessible to the global scientific community.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to analyze Site usage and improve user experience, understand our audience demographics for research purposes, improve our research presentation and accessibility, monitor Site performance and security, comply with legal obligations under Indian law, and generate statistical reports for internal research purposes.
As a research institution, we are particularly interested in understanding how scientific information is consumed and accessed globally, which helps us tailor our content to better serve the research community and advance scientific knowledge.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We maintain strict confidentiality regarding visitor data and only share information in limited circumstances:
- Aggregated, anonymized data with analytics services
- When required by Indian law, court order, or government regulation
- As anonymized statistics in research publications
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Satani Research Centre, users, or others
We do not share personal data with third-party email providers, payment processors, or other commercial services.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our servers and data processing comply with Indian data protection standards and international best practices for research institutions.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We continuously monitor and update our security measures to ensure the highest level of protection for visitor data while maintaining the accessibility of our research content.
Your Rights Under Indian Law
Under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable Indian privacy laws, you have specific rights regarding your personal information. These include the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect about you
- Request access or correction of your information
- Request deletion of personal data subject to legal requirements
- Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
- File complaints with Indian regulatory authorities
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies primarily for analytics purposes to enhance your browsing experience and help us understand how our research content is accessed. These include:
- Essential cookies required for basic Site functionality
- Analytics cookies used by Google Analytics to track Site usage and performance
- Performance cookies that help us improve our Site
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our Site.
Third-Party Links and International Users
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including research databases, academic institutions, and scientific publications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
Satani Research Centre is located in India. If you are accessing our Site from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India, where our servers are located. We comply with applicable international data transfer regulations, including GDPR for EU users.
Data Retention and Children's Privacy
We retain analytics data and Site usage information for 26 months, which is the standard retention period for Google Analytics. Data may be retained longer if required by Indian law or for legitimate research purposes.
Our Site is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without parental consent. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly by Indian law.
Compliance with Indian Laws and Research Ethics
This Privacy Policy complies with applicable Indian data privacy laws and ethical research practices. Any anonymized, aggregated data collected may be used for research purposes to advance scientific knowledge and improve research accessibility. Such data will never include personally identifiable information.
Contact Information and Grievance Redressal
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Satani Research CentreAkshar Stadi, SRC, Ahmedabad 380054, Gujarat, India
Email: info@sataniresearchcentre.com
For privacy-related grievances, contact our Data Protection Officer at the same address.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here with the new "Last Updated" date.
