Effective Date: August 10, 2025

The Foundation for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (FRIE) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of all visitors to our website, https://frie.ai. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and its amendments.

1. Information We Collect
   We may collect the following types of information through our website:

1. a) Personal Information
   Information voluntarily submitted by users, such as:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Organization or affiliation
• Address
• Academic or professional details (for membership, collaboration, or event registration)

1. b) Usage Information
   Automatically collected through cookies or tracking tools, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Access time and date
• Pages visited

2. Purpose of Collection
   FRIE collects personal and usage data to:

• Respond to inquiries and feedback
• Process event registrations, memberships, and collaborations
• Share newsletters, updates, and research-related announcements
• Improve our website’s content and usability
• Maintain security and comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
   FRIE does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, your information may be shared with:

• Service providers assisting in website management, communication, or payment processing (if applicable)
• Government or regulatory authorities, as required by law
• Academic or partner institutions strictly for collaborative purposes, with prior consent

4. Data Security
   We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

• Secure servers with firewalls
• HTTPS encryption
• Access control protocols

5. Cookies
   Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. You can choose to disable cookies via your browser settings, but doing so may affect certain website features.

6. Data Retention
   Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. We securely delete or anonymize data that is no longer needed.

7. Your Rights
   You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal data
• Correct inaccuracies
• Withdraw consent or request deletion (where applicable)
• Unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing communications

For any such requests, please contact us at:
📧 Email: info@frie.ai

8. Third-Party Links
   Our website may contain links to external websites. FRIE is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any information.

9. Policy Updates
   We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to periodically review this policy.

10. Contact Us
    If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Foundation for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (FRIE)
📍 115, G-1, Mahatma Gandhi Nagar, DCM, Ajmer Road, Jaipur – 302 021, India
📧 Email: info@frie.ai
🌐 Website: https://frie.ai