Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 15, 2026

Welcome to the Institute of Political Leadership ("IPL", "Institute", "we", "our", or "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or use our website, online platform, mobile services, online courses, certifications, memberships, political leadership programs, and other services available through www.iplindia.org.

By accessing or using our website/Application (iOS and Android) or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please discontinue use of our services immediately through any of the other sources — website, application, portal, landing page(s) etc.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Personal Information

• Full Name
• Mobile Number
• Email Address
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• State and Constituency Details
• Educational Qualification
• Occupation
• Political Interests
• Identity documents (where required)
• Passport-sized photographs
• Payment information
• Any information voluntarily submitted through forms, applications, admissions or contact forms.

B. Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP Address
• Browser Type
• Device Information
• Operating System
• Internet Service Provider (ISP)
• Cookies
• Website usage statistics
• Login details
• Pages visited
• Time spent on website
• Referral URLs

C. Payment Information

Payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateways.

We do not store:

• Debit Card Numbers
• Credit Card Numbers
• CVV Numbers
• Banking Passwords
• UPI PINs

Only transaction references and payment status may be retained for record keeping.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

• Process course registrations
• Create student accounts
• Deliver online courses
• Provide certifications
• Verify identity
• Process memberships
• Respond to enquiries
• Improve our services
• Conduct research and analytics
• Send announcements
• Send newsletters
• Send course updates
• Provide customer support
• Improve website performance
• Detect fraud or unauthorized activities
• Comply with applicable laws

3. Communication

By registering with IPLIndia, you authorize us to communicate with you through:

• Email
• SMS
• WhatsApp
• Telephone Calls
• Push Notifications
• Website Notifications

These communications may include:

• Course updates
• Examination schedules
• Certificates
• Payment reminders
• Membership updates
• Promotional campaigns
• New programs
• Institutional announcements

You may opt out of promotional communications at any time; however, transactional communications relating to your account or courses cannot be disabled.

4. Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve user experience
• Remember login sessions
• Analyze website traffic
• Understand user behaviour
• Personalize content
• Improve website performance

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

However, information may be shared with:

• Payment Gateway Providers
• Technology Service Providers
• Cloud Hosting Providers
• Learning Management Systems
• Email Service Providers
• Government Authorities
• Law Enforcement Agencies
• Regulatory Authorities
• Professional Advisors

Such disclosure shall only be made where necessary for providing services or complying with legal obligations.

6. Data Security

We employ commercially reasonable security measures including:

• Secure Servers
• SSL Encryption
• Firewalls
• Access Controls
• Password Protection
• Database Security
• Monitoring Systems

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

Your information may be retained:

• As long as your account remains active.
• For academic records.
• For certification verification.
• For legal compliance.
• For dispute resolution.
• For audit purposes.

We may retain certain records even after account closure where required by law.

8. User Accounts

Users are responsible for:

• Maintaining password confidentiality.
• Keeping login credentials secure.
• Updating account information.
• Reporting unauthorized access immediately.

Iplindia.org shall not be responsible for losses arising from negligence in maintaining account security.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies.

www.iplindia.org is not responsible for:

• Third-party content
• Privacy practices
• Data collection methods
• Security practices
• Terms of use

Users are advised to review their respective privacy policies before providing personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals who are legally competent to enter into contracts.

If any minor accesses our services, it shall be under the supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

11. Marketing and Promotional Content

www.iplindia.org may send information regarding:

• New Courses
• Political Leadership Programs
• Business Programs
• Membership Opportunities
• Workshops
• Politicians Club
• Ebook, Audio Books, Physical books
• Events
• Webinars
• Conferences
• Special Offers

Users may unsubscribe from promotional emails using the unsubscribe link provided.

12. No Refund Policy

IMPORTANT

All payments made to the Institute of Political Leadership are final and non-refundable.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Course Fees
• Registration Fees
• Membership Fees
• Training Fees
• Certification Fees
• Politicians Club Fees
• Admission Fees
• Application Fees
• Event Fees
• Workshop Fees
• Any other fee paid to IPL

No refunds shall be issued under any circumstances including but not limited to:

• Change of mind
• Failure to attend classes
• Partial completion of course
• Non-usage of services
• Personal reasons
• Technical issues at the user's end
• Schedule conflicts
• Withdrawal from the program

Users are advised to carefully review all program details before making payment.

13. Intellectual Property

All course materials including:

• Videos
• Documents
• PDFs
• Presentations
• Study Material
• Graphics
• Logos
• Website Content
• Training Modules

Remain the exclusive intellectual property of www.iplindia.org.

Users shall not:

• Copy
• Download for commercial use
• Redistribute
• Publish
• Sell
• Modify
• Record
• Reproduce

Without prior written permission.

14. User Responsibilities

Users agree that they shall not:

• Upload unlawful content
• Attempt unauthorized access
• Interfere with website functionality
• Misrepresent their identity
• Use automated bots
• Violate applicable laws

www.iplindia.org reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts violating these conditions.

15. Legal Disclosure

www.iplindia.org may disclose personal information if required:

• By law
• By court order
• By government authorities
• During investigation of fraud
• To protect legal rights
• To comply with judicial proceedings

16. Changes to this Privacy Policy

www.iplindia.org reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice.

Updated versions shall become effective immediately upon publication on the website.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of India.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy, website usage, memberships, registrations, admissions, payments, training programs, certifications, or services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts at Delhi, India.

18. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, complaints, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Institute of Political Leadership (WWW.IPLINDIA.ORG)

Email: info@iplindia.org

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to all legitimate privacy-related requests in a timely manner.

19. Consent

By accessing or using www.iplindia.org, registering for any course, purchasing memberships, enrolling in training programs, making payments, or otherwise using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, processing, storage and use of your personal information as described herein.