International Institute of Biotechnology and Toxicology (IIBAT)
Padappai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Recognitions & Registrations:
    • Recognised by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India
    • Notified under Section 35(i) (ii) of The Income Tax Act, 1961 as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO)
    • Registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 1976 (FCRA) to accept foreign contributions
    • Recognised by the University of Madras for academic and research collaborations
  • Contact Information:
    • Address: [Insert Full Postal Address]
    • Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
    • Email: [Insert Email ID]
    • Website: [Insert Website URL]
  • Responsible for Content:
    International Institute of Biotechnology and Toxicology (IIBAT)

🔒 Privacy Policy

IIBAT is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who interact with us, in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal data provided directly: (e.g., via contact forms, job applications, email communication).
  • Technical data automatically collected: IP address, browser type, device information, website usage statistics.
  • Special categories of data: Only if required by law or for regulatory purposes, and always with explicit consent.

2. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up, careers).
  • Contractual necessity: To provide services or respond to inquiries.
  • Legal obligation: To comply with tax, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
  • Legitimate interests: For internal research, analytics, and website improvement, balanced against user rights.

3. How We Use Your Data

  • To respond to queries and provide requested services.
  • To process job applications and career-related communication.
  • To comply with regulatory submissions and legal requirements.
  • For analytics to improve user experience on our website.
  • For internal record-keeping and security purposes.

4. Data Sharing & Transfers

  • Data may be shared with trusted service providers (e.g., IT hosting, analytics, recruitment platforms), bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Data may be transferred internationally (e.g., EU–India, US–India) only with adequate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or lawful transfer mechanisms under GDPR.
  • We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

5. Cookies & Tracking

  • Our website may use cookies for functionality and analytics.
  • You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
  • For EU visitors, a cookie banner will allow you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

6. Data Retention

  • Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.
  • For recruitment data, retention does not exceed 12 months, unless longer retention is required or consented.

7. Your Rights

  • Under GDPR (EU): Right to access, rectify, erase (“right to be forgotten”), restrict processing, data portability, object to processing, and withdraw consent.
  • Under DPDP Act (India): Right to access, correction, erasure, grievance redressal, and withdraw consent.
  • To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Privacy Contact Email].

8. Data Security

  • We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures (firewalls, encryption, restricted access) to protect personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
  • In case of a data breach, affected users and relevant authorities will be notified as required under GDPR and DPDP Act.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. IIBAT is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites.

10. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated on our website with an updated revision date.

✉️ Email Disclaimer

The information contained in this email is confidential and may include proprietary information. It is intended solely for the use of the recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient, any review, disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of this communication is strictly prohibited.

IIBAT does not accept liability for any errors, omissions, corruption of data, or viruses arising from this email. Recipients are responsible for ensuring that emails and attachments are virus-free. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position of IIBAT.