Privacy Policy for Applicants to the Executive Education Programme

TCG CREST – Executive Education | School of Mathematics & Computer Sciences
Programme: Think Fast, Lead Smart: AI Tools for Industry Leaders
(https://tcgcrestdtbu.ac.in/school-of-mathematics-and-computer-sciences/think-fast-lead-smart-ai-tools-for-industry-leaders/)

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how TCG CREST (“we”, “our”, “the Institution”) collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of individuals applying to the Executive Education Programme titled “Think Fast, Lead Smart: AI Tools for Industry Leaders.”
By submitting an application, you consent to the practices outlined in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information when you apply:

2.1 Personal Identification Data

Full name
Date of birth
Contact information (email address, phone number)
Residential or correspondence address

2.2 Professional and Educational Information

Current job title and organisation
Work experience details
Academic qualifications and certifications

2.3 Programme‑Related Information

Motivation or statement of interest
Areas of professional focus
Any additional responses submitted through application forms

2.4 Technical Information (If collected through online forms)

IP address
Browser type and version
Form submission timestamps

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and process your information solely for the following purposes:

Evaluating eligibility for the programme
Communicating regarding the application, selection, and next steps
Creating participant records for administrative and academic purposes
Issuing invoices, certificates, receipts, or proof of participation
Programme improvement, statistical analysis, and reporting
Verifying identity and authenticity of the applicant

We do not use your data for any form of profiling unrelated to programme admission.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

Your consent, given at the time of application
Legitimate academic interest in processing applications
Compliance with institutional or governmental requirements, where applicable

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Your information may be shared only with:

Internal academic and administrative units involved in programme delivery
Authorised faculty members reviewing applicant profiles
Payment processing or financial units, if required
External partners or speakers only if necessary for programme logistics (and only with relevant permissions)

We do not sell, rent, or commercially distribute your personal information.

6. Data Storage and Retention

Your data will be stored securely in institutional systems or authorised databases.
We retain application records for up to 3 years for academic, auditing, and compliance purposes.
After the retention period, your data will be anonymised or securely deleted.

7. Data Security

We employ reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information, including:

Restricted access to applicant data
Secure servers and encrypted communication where applicable
Protection against unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration

However, no digital transmission is fully secure; applicants submit information at their own risk.

8. Your Rights

As an applicant, you may request:

Access to the personal data we hold about you
Correction of inaccurate or outdated information
Withdrawal of consent (except where processing is legally necessary)
Deletion of your data, subject to institutional record‑keeping requirements

Requests can be sent to: exec.edu@tcgcrestdtbu.ac.in

9. Third‑Party Links

The programme webpage or application form may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third‑party services or platforms.

10. Updates to This Policy

TCG CREST reserves the right to revise or update this Privacy Policy as required.
Changes will be posted on the official programme page.

11. Contact Information

For questions, clarifications, or requests concerning this Privacy Policy, please contact: exec.edu@tcgcrestdtbu.ac.in