Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 Jul 2026

Your privacy is of the utmost priority to the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, and we are committed to respecting it. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes. This policy explains what information we collect through this website for the Online M.Tech in Signal Processing and Artificial Intelligence programme, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

1. Scope of this Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through this programme website and its enquiry, application, and brochure-request forms. It describes how NITK Surathkal and its authorised admissions and technology partners handle the information you provide when you interact with this website.

2. Browsing Behaviour

When you visit this website, we use analytics tools such as Google Analytics and similar services to understand how visitors use the site and to improve it. These tools gather anonymous, aggregated statistics and technical details, including:

• Internet domain and IP address (in anonymised form where applicable)
• Browser type and version, and operating system
• Pages viewed, time spent, and referring or exit pages
• Approximate location and device type

This information is statistical in nature and is not used to personally identify individual visitors.

3. Information We Request

To respond to your enquiry and process your application, this website may ask you to provide personally identifiable details, including:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone / WhatsApp number
• Current employment status, domain of work, and academic specialisation

You provide this information voluntarily when you submit an enquiry, request a brochure, or apply to the programme. We will never sell, share, or disclose this information except as described in this policy.

4. How We Use Your Information

Information you provide is used only for legitimate programme and admissions purposes, including:

• Communicating with you about the programme, your enquiry, and your application
• Reviewing your eligibility and guiding you through the admission process
• Sharing the programme brochure, fee details, and academic information you request
• Providing counselling, reminders, and updates relevant to your application
• Improving our website, communications, and services

5. Interactive Forms

Information submitted through forms on this website, such as enquiry, brochure-request, counselling, or application forms, is used only for the purposes for which it is intended. Submitting a form does not obligate you to enrol, and you may ask us to stop contacting you at any time.

6. Email and Messaging Communications

Any personal information you share with us by email, WhatsApp, or phone is used only to address your specific request and to communicate with you about the programme. It is not shared with unrelated third parties.

7. Sharing with Service Providers

To operate admissions and communications, we may share your information with authorised service providers and technology partners who process applications, host our systems, or provide counselling and communication services on our behalf. These partners are permitted to use your information only to provide services to NITK Surathkal and are required to keep it confidential.

8. Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to function correctly and to improve your experience. The types of cookies we use include:

• Necessary cookies — required for core website interactivity and security.
• Performance cookies — collect anonymous session data that helps us understand and improve site performance.
• Functional cookies — remember your preferences and choices to personalise your experience.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect how parts of the website function.

9. Third-party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information you provide against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Your Rights and Choices

You may request to access, correct, update, or delete the personal information you have shared with us, and you may ask us to stop sending you communications. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

12. Children's Privacy

This programme and website are intended for working professionals and graduate applicants. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

13. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and operational reasons. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact: