PRIVACY POLICY.
Effective Date: May 2026. This policy outlines our commitment to your privacy and the security of your data.
INTRODUCTION
International School of Design (“INSD”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is a national award-winning design school offering undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and short-term programs in fashion, interior, graphic, textile, jewellery and related disciplines across India. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to our websites, including insd.edu.in, its subdomains, and any related online platforms or applications (collectively, the “Website”), in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDPA”) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal information when you interact with us online and offline.
SCOPE
- Visitors and users of our Website.
- Prospective and current students, alumni, parents/guardians, and applicants.
- Franchise partners and their authorised representatives.
- Vendors, recruiters, and other business partners who interact with us through the Website.
- It does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be linked from our Website, which have their own privacy policies.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE DIRECTLY
Name, email address, mobile number, city, state, country, Academic details (class completed, stream, year of passing, current institution, portfolio links), Course interests (e.g., fashion design, interior design, graphic design). Application form data, supporting documents and identity proofs. Communication details (messages submitted via enquiry forms, chat, WhatsApp, email, event registrations, webinar sign-ups).
INFORMATION COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY
IP address, browser type, device information, operating system. Date and time of visit, pages viewed, referring URLs. Approximate location derived from IP (city/country level). Usage patterns, scrolls, clicks, time spent on pages, via cookies and similar technologies.
INFORMATION FROM THIRD PARTIES
Lead information shared by authorised education portals, counsellors or franchise centres. Social media profile information when you interact with our official handles (subject to your platform settings).
LEGAL BASIS AND PURPOSE
We process your personal information on the basis of your consent, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and legitimate interests. We use your information to respond to enquiries, manage admissions, deliver academic programs, administer student records, send important updates, marketing communications, and perform analytics for improvement.
COOKIES
We use cookies to enable our site functionality, understand how visitors use the Website, and personalise content. You may manage your preferences via your browser settings or our cookie banner.
SHARING OF INFORMATION
We may share your personal information only as necessary with INSD group entities, service providers, recruiters (with consent), professional advisors, and government bodies when required by law. We do not sell your personal data.
DATA SECURITY
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
YOUR RIGHTS
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to access, correct, obtain a copy of, or request erasure of your data. You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please reach out to us.
OFFICE@INSD.EDU.IN