Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01-09-2024
Last Updated: 26-09-2024

Cavalier India (hereinafter referred to as "the Institute") is committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting any personal information we collect. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you access our services, including but not limited to our website, tools, reports, and resources.

By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information depending on your interaction with the Institute. This includes:

a. Personal Information:

We may collect personal information such as:

Full Name
Contact Information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
Employment or affiliation information (military rank, organization, position)
Identification data (for access to restricted or classified areas)

b. Non-Personal Information:

We also collect non-personal information such as:

IP addresses
Browser type
Device identifiers
Usage data (pages viewed, interactions with tools, access times)

This data is collected through cookies, web analytics tools, and other technologies.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

The data we collect is used for the following purposes:

Security & Access Control: Verifying the identity of individuals accessing sensitive or restricted areas of the website or institute services.
Service Improvement: Analyzing user interactions to enhance the performance and effectiveness of the Institute’s resources and services.
Communication: Sending important updates, alerts, newsletters, or notifications related to the Institute’s activities.
Legal Compliance: Ensuring adherence to applicable legal and regulatory requirements related to defense and security.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected in the following ways:

To provide, manage, and improve our services and resources.
To protect and maintain the security of classified or sensitive information.
To respond to inquiries and provide customer service.
To conduct research and development to better serve defense-related needs.

We may aggregate non-personal information for statistical analysis to understand trends and enhance our offerings, but such data will not identify any individual user.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

The Institute is committed to protecting your data and will not share your personal information with third parties except under the following conditions:

Authorized Personnel: Your data may be accessed by authorized personnel within the Institute or associated defense entities, strictly on a need-to-know basis.
Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist in maintaining or enhancing our services (e.g., hosting services, IT support). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data in compliance with this Privacy Policy.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose personal information if required by law, court orders, or governmental authorities, or to protect national security, public safety, or the operational integrity of the Institute.
Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you provide explicit consent to do so.

5. Data Security

The Institute employs industry-standard security measures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of personal and sensitive data, including:

Encryption: Data transferred between your device and our services is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols.
Access Controls: Only authorized personnel with appropriate security clearance are granted access to sensitive or classified information.
Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems: We use firewalls and real-time monitoring to detect and prevent unauthorized access or security breaches.

Despite these measures, no security system is foolproof, and we cannot guarantee complete security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Once the retention period has passed, we will securely delete or anonymize your data in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal restrictions or defense-related requirements.
Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Objection: Object to the use of your personal data in specific scenarios.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze usage patterns. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit your ability to fully use some features of our services.

For more detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy [if applicable].

9. International Data Transfers

As a defense-related organization, the Institute may engage with international partners and agencies. If your personal information is transferred outside of your country of residence, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, in line with applicable laws and regulations.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date. It is your responsibility to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our services after changes are made signifies your acceptance of those changes.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Trivandrum Centre :-

Cavalier Tower, Govindham Complex, Near Nagar Temple, Estate Road,Pappanamcodu – 18

Phone : (0471) 2318238, 2727040, 2727140 (91) 9400 014035

Email id - cavalierindia.trivandrum@gmail.com