Privacy and Cookies

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number when you submit our enquiry or contact form
• Enquiry Details: The subject and content of messages sent via our contact form
• Usage Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral URLs — collected automatically via analytics tools
• Cookie Data: Preference data stored in cookies as described in our Cookies section below

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, national identity numbers, or health data through this website.

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and provide information about our programs and admissions
• To improve our website based on how it is used
• To send you information you have requested about MIE programs, events, or notices
• To maintain the security and functionality of our website
• To comply with legal obligations

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We process your personal data on the following lawful bases:

• Consent: Where you have voluntarily submitted information via our contact form
• Legitimate Interests: For website analytics and security monitoring to improve our services
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is required by applicable law

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and understand how our site is used.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics). These are only set with your consent.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for a better experience on return visits.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via our Cookie Preferences page. You may also control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

We may share your data with the following third parties in limited circumstances:

• Google Analytics: For aggregated, anonymised website usage statistics
• Email Service Providers: To deliver email responses to your enquiries
• Regulatory Authorities: Where required by law or legal process

All third-party processors are contractually required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years. Analytics data is retained in anonymised form for up to 26 months.

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at midiedn@gmail.com.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website is served over HTTPS, and access to personal data is restricted to authorised staff only.

We may update this Privacy and Cookies Policy from time to time. The date of the most recent revision will always be displayed at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website following any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, please contact:

• Email: midiedn@gmail.com
• Phone: +91 96355 55147
• Address: Midnapore Institute of Education, Rangamati, Medinipur — 721102, West Bengal, India