Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

STIFEM — Shrirang Tambe Institute of Finance, Entrepreneurship and Management ("STIFEM", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website at stifem.com and those who enquire about or enrol in our training programs.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website or submitting an enquiry, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact details — name, email address, phone number, and organisation name provided when you fill in an enquiry or contact form.
• Programme interest — information about the training programmes or topics you enquire about.
• Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, and other anonymised analytics data collected through standard web analytics tools.
• Communications — records of correspondence when you contact us by email or phone.

We do not collect payment card details directly; any payments are processed by secure third-party payment processors.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Respond to enquiries and provide information about our training programmes.
• Process enrolments and send programme-related communications.
• Send occasional updates about new programmes, events, or resources (you can opt out at any time).
• Improve our website and the quality of our training offerings.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers — trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services (e.g., email platforms, CRM tools), bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Group companies — other entities in the Origa Group where relevant and with your consent.
• Legal requirements — when required by law, regulation, or a valid government authority.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and collect anonymised usage statistics. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on the site.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable organisational and technical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Enquiry and contact data is typically retained for up to 3 years unless you request deletion earlier.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at inquiry@stifem.com.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: