Privacy Policy

- Privacy Policy

Dolphin (PG) Institute of Biomedical & Natural Sciences (DIBNS), Dehradun

Last Updated: April 2026

Dolphin (PG) Institute of Biomedical & Natural Sciences (DIBNS), Dehradun, is committed to protecting the privacy of every individual who visits our website. This Privacy Policy has been formulated to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy and to inform our users about what information we gather, how it is used, and how it is safeguarded. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described in this policy.

  1. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all personally identifiable information collected by DIBNS when you visit our website, use our online services, fill out enquiry or admission forms, or interact with any digital touchpoints operated by the institute. This policy does not apply to the practices of third-party websites, organizations, or individuals that we do not employ, own, or control.

  1. Information We Collect

DIBNS collects information in the following ways:

  • Information You Provide Voluntarily When you register, submit an admission enquiry, fill out a contact form, or subscribe to our communications, we may collect details such as your name, email address, phone number, postal address, educational qualifications, and course preferences.
  • Information Collected Automatically When you visit our website, our servers may automatically receive and record information from your browser, including your IP (Internet Protocol) address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and timestamps. This information is used for system administration, security monitoring, and improving the user experience. Your IP address does not provide us with personally identifiable information, and your session will be tracked while you remain anonymous to us.
  • Cookies Our website may use cookies — small data files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze website traffic. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may limit some website functionality.
  1. Purpose of Information Collection

The information collected by DIBNS is used for the following purposes:

The information collected by DIBNS is used for the following purposes:

  • To process and respond to admission enquiries and application forms
  • To provide relevant information about academic programmes, events, and institute updates
  • To customize and improve the content and services available on the website
  • To send important communications regarding admissions, results, notices, and institutional activities
  • To analyze and improve website performance and user experience
  • To comply with applicable legal obligations and regulatory requirements
  1. Information Sharing and Disclosure

DIBNS respects your privacy and will not sell, rent, or trade your personally identifiable information to any third party. Your information may, however, be shared in the following limited circumstances:

  • With your consent: When you have explicitly authorized us to share your information.
  • With authorized service providers: With technical consultants, web service providers, or academic partners who assist in running our website or services, strictly for those purposes.
  • For legal compliance: When required to respond to subpoenas, court orders, legal processes, or lawful requests from government or regulatory authorities.
  • For institutional security: When your actions on our website are found to violate these policies or applicable laws, and disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of DIBNS, its users, or others.

DIBNS does not engage in direct mail marketing or telemarketing. Your information will never be used for unsolicited promotional communications from third parties.

  1. Data Security

DIBNS takes the protection of your personal information seriously. We have implemented appropriate technical and administrative security measures to guard against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure of information under our control. While we strive to protect your data using industry-standard practices, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites for additional academic resources, affiliated organizations, or reference materials. DIBNS is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third-party websites. We encourage users to carefully read the privacy policies of any external websites before submitting personal information to them.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our website is designed for students, prospective applicants, parents, and academic visitors. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If you believe that a minor has provided us with personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us immediately so that the information can be removed.

  1. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and institutional obligations
  • Opt out of promotional or non-essential communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy.

  1. Retention of Information

DIBNS retains personally identifiable information only for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. Once information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

DIBNS reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our services, legal obligations, or internal policies. Any significant changes will be prominently announced on our website’s homepage, and the updated policy will always be available on this page. We encourage users to review this page periodically. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. If you do not agree with the revised terms, you may discontinue using the website.

  1. Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from or relating to this policy or the use of our website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the relevant courts in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please feel free to reach out to us:

Dolphin (PG) Institute of Biomedical & Natural Sciences (DIBNS) Manduwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248007, India

Website: dolphininstitute.ac.in

Email: mail@dolphininstitute.in

Admission Enquiries: +91-9927800045, 9927800046, 9927800047