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Council of Medical Research (CMR) is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our data collection, processing, and protection measures in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information depending on your interaction with CMR. The information we collect includes:

a. Personal Information

  • Name, address, email, phone number

  • Date of birth, gender, nationality

  • Identification numbers (e.g., passport, Aadhar, Social Security Number)

  • Educational qualifications, employment details

  • Research interests, professional affiliations

b. Sensitive Information

  • Medical history, health data (if required for research purposes)

  • Genetic information (only with explicit consent)

  • Biometric information

c. Technical Information

  • IP address, browser type, device information

  • Cookies, usage logs, and tracking data

d. Payment Information

  • Credit/debit card details, bank account information

  • Billing address, transaction history

How We Collect Your Information

We collect information through various means, including:

  • Direct interactions: When you fill out forms, apply for research grants, or register for our events

  • Automated technologies: Through cookies, server logs, and analytics tools

  • Third-party sources: Government agencies, research partners, academic institutions.

How We Use Your Information

We use your data for:

  • Conducting and supporting medical research

  • Processing grant applications and funding requests

  • Regulatory compliance and reporting

  • Communicating with you about research findings, events, and services

  • Improving website functionality and user experience

  • Preventing fraud, ensuring data security

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide information

  • Contractual necessity: When entering into agreements

  • Legal obligations: Compliance with laws and regulations

  • Legitimate interests: Research, fraud prevention, service improvement.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Affiliated research institutions and partners for research collaborations

  • Regulatory authorities and government agencies for compliance purposes

  • Third-party service providers for payment processing, IT support, and communication services

  • Law enforcement when required by law.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Research data: Retained per applicable research ethics guidelines

  • Financial data: Retained for tax and audit purposes

  • Communications: Retained as per organizational policies

After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Data Security Measures

CMR implements stringent security measures, including:

  • Encryption and secure storage

  • Access control and authentication mechanisms

  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

  • Employee training on data protection

Despite our best efforts, no system is 100% secure. Users are advised to take necessary precautions while sharing information.

Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data

  • Rectify: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Erase: Request deletion of personal data (subject to legal limitations)

  • Restrict processing: Limit the use of your data

  • Object: Oppose processing based on legitimate interests

  • Data portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Contact Email].

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for:

  • Enhancing user experience

  • Analyzing website traffic

  • Customizing content and advertisements

Users can manage cookie settings through their browser preferences.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage users to review their policies before providing personal information.

Children’s Privacy

CMR does not knowingly collect data from children under 18 without parental consent. If we become aware of such data collection, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside USA, your data may be transferred to and processed in USA where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website. We recommend reviewing it regularly.