Privacy Policy
The India Science, Technology & Innovation Portal is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information Collection
This Portal does not automatically capture any specific personal information from you (like name, phone number, or e-mail address) that allows us to identify you individually without your consent.
Purpose of Information Collection
If the Portal requests you to provide personal information, you will be informed of the particular purposes for which the information is gathered. Adequate security measures are taken to protect your personal information.
Information Sharing
We do not sell or share any personally identifiable information volunteered on the Portal site with any third party (public/private). Any information provided to this Portal is protected from loss, misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Log Information
We gather certain information about the User, such as Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, domain name, browser type, operating system, the date and time of the visit, and the pages visited. We make no attempt to link these addresses with the identity of individuals visiting our site unless an attempt to damage the site has been detected.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Hyperlink Policy
Links to External Websites/Portals
At many places in this Portal, you shall find links to other websites/portals. These links have been placed for your convenience. This portal is not responsible for the contents and reliability of the linked websites and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed in them.
Disclaimer
Mere presence of the link or its listing on this Portal should not be assumed as endorsement of any kind. We cannot guarantee that these links will work all the time, and we have no control over the availability of linked pages.
Linking to Our Website
Prior permission is required before hyperlinks are directed from any website/portal to this site. Permission for the same, stating the nature of the content on the pages from where the link has to be given and the exact language of the hyperlink, should be obtained by sending a request to our webmaster.
| Type of Link | Permission Required | Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Text Links | Yes | Must clearly indicate the destination |
| Graphical Links | Yes | Must use approved logos |
| Deep Links | Yes | Must link to appropriate pages |
Terms of Use
By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. In addition, when using this website's particular services, you shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services.
User Responsibilities
- You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes
- You agree not to take any action that might compromise the security of the website
- You agree not to use the website in any way that might interfere with its proper working
- You agree not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
Disclaimer of Warranties
All content on this website is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Copyright Policy
The material featured on this website may be reproduced free of charge in any format or media without requiring specific permission. This is subject to the material being reproduced accurately and not being used in a derogatory manner or in a misleading context.
Copyright Notice
Where the material is being published or issued to others, the source must be prominently acknowledged. However, the permission to reproduce this material does not extend to any material on this site which is identified as being the copyright of a third party.
Accessibility Statement
We are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.
Accessibility Features
- Keyboard navigation support
- Screen reader compatibility
- Text resizing without loss of content or functionality
- Sufficient color contrast
- Alternative text for images
Security Policy
We are committed to ensuring the security of our website and protecting it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of information.
Security Measures
This website is designed and maintained by the Government of India. The site is monitored to ensure proper functioning and to check for any unauthorized attempts to upload or change information. Unauthorized attempts to upload information or change information on this service are strictly prohibited and may be punishable under applicable laws.
Questions About Our Policies?
If you have any questions or concerns about any of our website policies, please contact us:
Email: webmaster@governmentportal.gov.in
Phone: 1-800-GOV-HELP (1-800-468-4357)
Mail: Website Policy Office, Ministry of Electronics & IT, New Delhi - 110003
Last Updated: October 15, 2023