Last Updated: [12 Nov 2024]

Welcome to the website of Vikramshila Education Resource Society (“Vikramshila,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions, which govern the use of our website and services.

1. Acceptance of TermsBy accessing this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use this website.
2. Website ContentThe content provided on this website is for informational purposes only and is intended to provide information about Vikramshila’s mission, programs, and initiatives. We strive to ensure that all information is accurate, complete, and up-to-date; however, we make no guarantees and assume no liability for inaccuracies or errors.
3. DonationsWe accept donations through our website to support our educational and other welfare activities. By making a donation, you agree to the following:

• Donations are voluntary and non-refundable, except as provided under applicable law.
• All donations are used in accordance with Vikramshila’s mission and objectives.
• Procedure of donation can be reviewed and Changed periodically.

Information We Collect

Information we collect includes both information you knowingly and actively provide us when using or participating in any of our services and promotions, and any information automatically sent by your devices in the course of accessing our products and services.

Log Data

When you visit our website, our servers may automatically log the standard data provided by your web browser. It may include your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, your browser type and version, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on each page, other details about your visit, and technical details that occur in conjunction with any errors you may encounter.

Please be aware that while this information may not be personally identifying by itself, it may be possible to combine it with other data to personally identify individual persons.

Personal Information

We may ask for personal information which may include one or more of the following:

• Name
• Email address
• Social media profiles
• Date of birth
• Phone/mobile number
• Home/mailing address

 

4. Privacy PolicyOur Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using this website, you consent to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference.
5. Intellectual Property RightsAll content on this website, including text, images, graphics, logos, and other materials, is the property of Vikramshila or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, modify, or distribute any content without our prior written consent.
6. Prohibited UsesYou agree not to use the website in any way that could damage, disable, or impair it or interfere with any other party’s use of the website. Unauthorized use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.
7. Links to Third-Party WebsitesOur website may contain links to other websites. These links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement of the content on those sites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of any third-party websites.
8. Limitation of LiabilityVikramshila and its officers, directors, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any damages, losses, or expenses arising from the use of, or inability to use, this website, or any information provided on it.
9. IndemnificationYou agree to indemnify and hold Vikramshila, its officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms and Conditions.
10. Modifications to TermsWe reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
11. Governing LawThese Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India and its cyber safety provisions. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Kolkata, WB, India.
12. Contact InformationIf you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Vikramshila Education Resource Society
Address: 256B, Prince Anwar Shah Road, Kolkata, WB – 700045
Email: satya.dey@vikramshila.org
Phone: 033 – 79615480

Thank you for visiting our website and supporting Vikramshila’s mission to improve educational resources and opportunities for children across India.

Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: http://vikramshila.org.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.