NPDI Privacy & Cookie Policy

Privacy

Information We Collect

• Information you provide via applications, contact forms, placement tests, service requests, and email inquiries (e.g., name, email, phone, organization details, academic/language background, test answers/results, service preferences, uploaded files).
• Automatically collected data such as IP address, browser/device details, pages visited, timestamps, and referring URLs for security, analytics, and performance.

How We Use Your Information

• Process applications and deliver requested services.
• Conduct placement tests and share results with you.
• Communicate about updates, confirmations, and service information.
• Improve website experience, security, and performance.

Legal Basis

• Consent (e.g., form submissions).
• Legitimate interest (security, analytics, service quality).
• Contractual necessity (to provide requested services).

Sharing Your Information

• We may share with email delivery services, cloud hosting, analytics or security tools, and NPDI staff/administrators.
• We do not sell personal data.

Data Security

• Encrypted HTTPS communication, CSRF protection, reCAPTCHA.
• Sanitized database inputs and strict internal access controls.
• No system is 100% secure; use caution when submitting sensitive data.

Data Retention

• Retained as long as necessary for services, legal/compliance, or internal analysis.
• You may request deletion at any time.

Children's Privacy

• NPDI does not knowingly collect information from individuals under 16 without guardian consent.

International Data Transfers

• Data may be processed outside your country depending on hosting/providers; appropriate safeguards are applied.

Updates

• We may update this Privacy Policy; the latest version will be posted on the Platform.

What Are Cookies?

• Small text files placed on your device to improve website experience and functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential: required for form submissions, CSRF protection, session management, and reCAPTCHA; cannot be disabled.
• Performance & Analytics: monitor traffic and improve performance/experience.
• Functional: remember preferences such as language/region and page state.
• Marketing: currently not used; if added later, this policy will be updated.

Cookie Control

• You can adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies.
• Blocking essential cookies may break features such as applications, tests, or form submissions.

Third-Party Cookies

• Some tools (e.g., Google reCAPTCHA, email tracking pixels, analytics) may use their own cookies.
• NPDI is not responsible for third-party cookie behavior.

Updates

• We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in usage or legal requirements.