Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 30, 2025
Institute Name: Impact Institute
Website Address: https://impact-institute.in

At Impact Institute, we respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website, interact with our services, or enrol in our programs.

Who We Are

Impact Institute is Pune’s most preferred professional education institute with over 15 years of excellence in digital and design training.

Information We Collect

Comments & Inquiries

When you leave comments or submit forms on our website, we collect the data you provide (such as name, email, and message), along with your IP address and browser user agent string, to help detect spam and improve security.

Media Uploads

If you upload images or files to our site, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location details from uploaded content.

Cookies

• If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience (valid for one year).
• Temporary cookies may be placed to check browser compatibility.
• Login and display preference cookies may last between 2 days to 1 year, depending on your settings.
• If you publish or edit content, an additional cookie (valid for 1 day) will store your post ID.

Embedded Content from Third-Party Websites

Articles or pages on our site may include embedded media (videos, articles, images, etc.). These external websites may track your activity and collect data as per their privacy policies.

How We Use Your Data

We may use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information.
• To improve our website and user experience.
• For security and spam prevention.
• For communication regarding courses, admissions, and updates.
• For enrolled students: By joining our programs, you agree that Impact Institute may capture and use your photos, videos, or testimonials during classroom sessions, events, or workshops for marketing purposes (including social media, Google Business Profile, directory listings, and our website).

Who We Share Your Data With

• If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
• Visitor comments may be processed by automated spam detection tools.
• We do not sell or trade your personal data with third parties.

Data Retention

• Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely for recognition and moderation.
• Registered user accounts (if applicable) store profile details, which can be edited or deleted anytime (username cannot be changed).
• Website administrators can view and update account information as required.

Your Rights Over Data

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your information.
• Withdraw consent for data use (except where legally required).

To exercise your rights, please contact us at team@impact-institute.in

Where Your Data is Sent

• Comments may be checked via an automated spam detection service.
• Some course management or communication tools may be hosted on trusted third-party platforms, subject to their own privacy standards.

Updates to This Policy

Impact Institute reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, operational, or technological changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out: