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1. Overview & Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected by International Institute for Welding & Coating (IIWC) through our official website (iiwcinstitute.com), admission inquiry forms, direct campus visits, seminar registrations, and resume submissions.
Whether you are exploring our QA/QC Oil & Gas programs, ASNT NDT Level II/III certifications, CSWIP 3.1 & 3.2 modules, BGAS/NACE coating inspector credentials, or applying for technical instructor vacancies, we ensure strict confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
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2. Information We Collect
We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary to fulfill your inquiries, register for training certifications, and provide comprehensive placement guidance:
Contact & Identity Data
- Full Name
- Phone / WhatsApp Number
- Email Address
- State / Country of Residence
Academic & Course Preferences
- Engineering Discipline / Diploma
- Interested Course (QA/QC, CSWIP, NDT, etc.)
- Preferred Campus (Kochi, Pandalam, Dubai)
- Batch Timing & Attendance Mode
Employment & Technical Resumes
For candidates applying through our Careers portal, we securely process your curriculum vitae (CV), employment history, certifications (ASNT, CSWIP, NACE, API), and reference contacts.
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3. How We Use Your Information
We collect and process your information strictly for lawful, educational, and operational purposes:
Responding to Course Inquiries: Scheduling counseling callbacks and providing comprehensive fee structures and syllabus brochures.
Student Admissions & Enrollment: Managing course batches, attendance, classroom training, practical laboratory sessions, and examination scheduling.
Placement Assistance & Verification: Connecting qualified alumni with leading Oil & Gas EPC contractors, refineries, and Third Party Inspection (TPI) agencies.
Platform Security: Verifying Google reCAPTCHA tokens to protect our web forms against spam, abuse, and automated bots.
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4. International Certification Bodies
To facilitate international credentials, candidate registration data (such as full name, government ID proof, passport details for overseas exams, and course completion certificates) may be transmitted to authorized certifying boards:
Recognized Global Accreditation Boards: TWI (The Welding Institute, UK for CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2), ASNT (American Society for NDT), AMPP / NACE (Association for Materials Protection and Performance), API (American Petroleum Institute), and CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau).
We NEVER sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any external commercial advertising networks.
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5. Resumes & Career Applications
When you submit an application through our Careers portal (careers.php):
- Your uploaded PDF or DOC resume is securely stored in protected directories on our servers.
- Only authorized IIWC human resources personnel and senior technical directors have access to your resume.
- Your CV is retained for a period sufficient to evaluate current and upcoming openings, after which it may be safely archived or permanently deleted upon request.
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6. Data Security & Storage
We maintain rigorous physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration:
SSL/TLS Encryption
All website traffic and form submissions are protected via HTTPS protocol.
Restricted Access
Administrative access requires authenticated credentials with bcrypt hashing.
Database Safeguards
Dual MySQL/JSON storage with automated security sanitization prevents SQL injection.
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7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses standard session cookies and security tokens to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and maintain session continuity:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the secure functioning of admin portals, user sessions, and CSRF protection.
- reCAPTCHA Cookies: Google reCAPTCHA sets necessary telemetry cookies to differentiate human users from automated spam scripts.
- Browser Controls: You may modify your browser settings to decline cookies; however, some interactive features may experience limitations.
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8. Your Data Rights & Choices
Depending on applicable privacy legislation in your jurisdiction, you hold specific rights regarding your personal records:
Right to Access & Rectify: You may request a copy of the personal details we maintain or correct inaccuracies in your academic records.
Right to Erasure: You can request the removal of non-mandatory inquiry records or stored CV applications at any time.
Opt-Out of Communications: If you no longer wish to receive upcoming batch notifications or seminar alerts, you can notify us directly.
