Privacy Policy
Effective date: August 12, 2025
1. Introduction
This document ("Privacy Policy") is an electronic record in terms of the Information Technology Act, 2000 ("Act"), the applicable rules made thereunder. The Privacy Policy is published in accordance with Section 43A of the Act; Rule 4 of the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 ("SPDI Rules"); and Rule 3(1) of The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 ("Intermediary Rules") and is intended to inform You about the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of Personal Information provided by You on the Website. This electronic record is generated by a computer system and does not require any physical or digital signatures.
2. Definitions
2.1 "Company", "Our", "Us", "We" refers to Edunnovate Technologies Private Limited, which operates the Website for the Competition.
2.2 "Competition" refers to the National Robotics League (NRL)
2.3 "Minor" refers to a person who has not completed 18 years of age, in accordance with the Indian Majority Act, 1875.
2.4 "Parent Consent" refers to the affirmative written consent provided by a parent of a Minor participant in the Competition, allowing the Company to collect, use, and store the Minor's Personal Information and SPDI in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2.5 "Personal Information" means any information that relates to a natural person, which, either directly or indirectly, in combination with other information available or likely to be available with a body corporate, is capable of identifying such person.
2.6 "Sensitive Personal Data or Information" or "SPDI" of a person means such personal information which consists of information relating to
(i) password;
(ii) financial information such as bank account or credit card or debit card or other payment instrument details;
(iii) physical, physiological and mental health condition;
(iv) sexual orientation;
(v) medical records and history;
(vi) Biometric information;
(vii) any detail relating to the above clauses as provided to body corporate for providing service; &
(viii) any of the information received under above clauses by body corporate for processing, stored or processed under lawful contract or otherwise.
2.7 "You" or "Your" refers to the individual accessing or using the Website, and includes:
2.7.1 The Competition participant (whether an adult or a minor), or
2.7.2 in the case of a Minor, the parent who:
(i) provides Parental Consent on behalf of the Minor for participation in the Competition;
(ii) consents to the collection, use, and processing of the Minor's Personal Information/SPDI in accordance with this Privacy Policy; and
(iii) may also provide financial information (such as credit/debit card or other payment details) to complete the Minor's registration and payment for the Competition.
2.8 "Website" refers to www.nrl.theinnovationstory.com the official website used for registration and administration of the Competition.
3. General
3.1 The Website is owned, registered and operated by the Company which is a private limited company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, and having its registered office at 802A, Hallmark Business Plaza, Kalanagar, Bandra East, Mumbai - 400051, Maharashtra, India.
3.2 By accessing or using the Website or engaging with Us through email or other means of communication and submitting Your Personal Information/SPDI, You agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and provide consent for the handling of Your information in accordance with it.
3.3 If You are under the age of 18, You must not use or submit any information on this Website without verifiable Parental Consent.
3.4 Access to and use of this Website from locations outside India is undertaken at Your own discretion, and You shall bear full responsibility for compliance with any applicable local laws.
4. Information That We Collect
4.1 We collect the following categories of information as You use the Website to register for the Competition:
4.1.1 Academic Information: Class/grade
4.1.2 Personal Information: Name, address, contact number, email address, school name & address, date of birth and/or parents details
4.1.3 Photographs and Media: Images or recordings submitted or captured during the Competition.
4.1.4 Sensitive Personal Data or Information: Identification related details/information (Voluntary), financial information.
4.2 Usage Data (Non-Personal Information): We may collect certain technical and usage-related information automatically through cookies, analytics tools and similar technologies. This may include Your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, and patterns of interaction with the Website. This information does not identify You personally and is used solely to improve the functionality, security and user experience of Our Website and services.
4.3 Some of the information which may be collected by Us may qualify as Personal Information or SPDI.
4.4 By accessing the Website or providing Your Personal Information or SPDI, You consent to its collection, use, retention, transfer and/or disclosure as outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise permitted by law.
4.5 In the event of change in data protection laws in India, You consent to Our continued use of Your Personal Information/SPDI as permitted under the new law. We may seek additional consents, and failure to provide them may result in restricted access to the Website.
5. How We Use The Information
5.1 The information We collect from You on the Website shall be used for purposes related to the organization, administration and improvement for participating in the Competition and associated services, such as, but not limited to:
5.1.1 To register and verify participants;
5.1.2 To communicate event-related updates and to personalize and address communications by using Your name in emails, messages, certificates, or official documents related to the Competition;
5.1.3 To evaluate Competition entries and declare results;
5.1.4 To comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements
5.1.5 To promote and archive Competition activities (only with consent).
6. Parental Consent for Minors
6.1 By accessing or using Our Website, or submitting Personal Information/SPDI, You confirm that You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract and that You have read, understood and agreed to this Privacy Policy.
6.2 In the case of a Minor participating in the Competition, such submission by a parent shall constitute verifiable consent to the collection, use and processing of the Minor's data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
6.3 We may require parents to verify their identity and provide affirmative consent through a confirmation mechanism or by submitting a signed consent form, as applicable.
6.4 Consent may be withdrawn by sending an email to the below mentioned contact details in clause 14, subject to legal and contractual limitations.
7. Disclosure of Information
7.1 We do not sell or rent Your Personal Information/SPDI. However, we may share it with the following, under strict confidentiality and data protection obligations:
7.2 Third-party Service Providers: For purposes such as website hosting, registration, performance evaluation, certification and communication support.
7.3 Sponsors or Partners: Exclusively for purposes like acknowledgment or distributing rewards and only with your explicit consent.
7.4 Government or Regulatory Authorities: When disclosure is mandated under applicable laws or regulations.
8. Changes to Your Personal Data
8.1 You can access, review, update, amend, or delete Your Personal Information at any time by contacting Us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of Your Personal Information.
8.2 Please note that We may be required to retain certain information if We are legally obligated to do so or have a valid lawful basis for its retention.
8.3 We may deny or limit access to, or correction, updating, or deletion of, your Personal Information/SPDI if such action would violate another person's rights or is otherwise not permitted under applicable laws.
8.4 If You choose to delete your Personal Information/SPDI, or modify it in a manner that cannot be verified by Us or renders the information inaccurate, We may be unable to provide You with access to Our Website. Such deletion or modification may be treated as a request to discontinue use of the Website.
8.5 By using our Website, You agree not to host, display, upload, modify, publish, transmit, update or share any material that is in violation of the Act, SPDI Rules and/or Intermediary Rules.
9. Updates to the Privacy Policy
We may amend, add or delete to update this Privacy Policy from time to time and continued use of the Website after such updates will be deemed acceptance of the updated terms/changes. It is recommended that You periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of any updates. Should You disagree with this Privacy Policy either in whole or part, please refrain from accessing or using the Website and from submitting any Personal Information/SPDI to Us.
10. Information Retention
We retain Personal Information and SPDI provided by You for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, and for such period thereafter as may be required under applicable law or for legitimate business purposes. Upon completion of such purpose(s), or when retention is no longer necessary, such information shall be deleted or anonymized in accordance with Our internal data retention policies and applicable legal requirements.
11. Links to Third-Party Websites
11.1 The Website may contain links to, or integrated with, third-party websites or services ("Third-Party Services") that are not operated or controlled by Us. These may include such as, but not limited to learning management systems (LMS), registration platforms, payment gateways, content delivery services, social media platforms managed by external providers. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or operations of such aforementioned Third-Party Services.
11.2 We do not accept responsibility or liability for any collection, use or disclosure of Your Personal Information by such Third Parties Services. Any interaction, engagement or transaction You undertake with these Third-Party Services is solely between You and the respective third party. We shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or dispute that may arise in connection with such use.
11.3 These Third-Party Services may have their own privacy policies that govern the collection, use, storage and transfer of Your Personal Information. We strongly encourage You to review those policies carefully before engaging with such services or submitting any personal information.
12. Security Procedures
12.1 We have implemented industry-standard security policies, technical measures, and organizational safeguards, in accordance with Rule 8 of the SPDI Rules to protect Personal Information and SPDI under Our control from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Our security framework aligns with internationally recognized standards and includes, but is not limited to, access controls, encryption of data in transit and at rest, regular vulnerability assessments, secure software development lifecycle practices, incident response protocols. While We take all reasonable steps to safeguard Your information, You acknowledge and agree that no system or method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and We cannot fully eliminate all risks.
12.2 We shall not be responsible for any breach of security, actions of Third Party Services, or events beyond the Company's reasonable control, including but not limited to any regulatory/ governmental actions, computer hacking, unauthorized access to data, system crashes, or other security breaches.
13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute(s) arising under this Privacy Policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction to the courts at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
14. Contact Information/Grievance Officer
For inquiries, requests, or to exercise Your rights, please contact at:
Email: nrl@theinnovationstory.com
Address: 802A, Hallmark Business Plaza, Kalanagar, Bandra East, Mumbai - 400051, Maharashtra, India.