International Institute for Sustainability Research & Innovation

Website Policy

Privacy Policy

The International Institute for Sustainability Research & Innovation (IISRI) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our website visitors, applicants, scholars, researchers, partners, and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you interact with our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

IISRI may collect information when visitors use our website, submit inquiries, complete application forms, register for programs, subscribe to updates, or communicate with the institute.

  • Name and contact information
  • Email address and communication details
  • Academic or professional information submitted through applications
  • Website usage and technical information
  • Information voluntarily provided through forms and inquiries

2. How We Use Information

Information collected through the website may be used to respond to inquiries, process applications, administer academic programs, improve website functionality, communicate institutional updates, support research initiatives, and enhance user experience.

IISRI uses information only for legitimate institutional, educational, research, administrative, and communication purposes.

3. Website Analytics and Technical Data

Like most websites, IISRI may collect limited technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and website usage statistics. This information helps improve website performance, security, and user experience.

4. Cookies

The IISRI website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance website functionality and analyze visitor engagement. Cookies help improve navigation and allow us to better understand how visitors interact with our website.

Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings; however, certain website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Information Sharing

IISRI does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. Information may only be shared when necessary to:

  • Provide requested services or program administration
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect institutional rights and security
  • Work with authorized service providers supporting website operations

6. Data Security

IISRI takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no online system can guarantee absolute security, we continuously strive to maintain appropriate safeguards.

7. Academic Applications and Program Information

Information submitted through applications, registration forms, scholarship requests, fellowship applications, or academic inquiries may be reviewed by authorized IISRI personnel for evaluation, communication, and administrative purposes.

Such information will be handled responsibly and only for purposes directly related to institutional operations and program administration.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external organizations, research partners, universities, government agencies, or other third-party websites. IISRI is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external websites.

9. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws and regulations, users may have the right to request access to personal information, request corrections, request deletion where appropriate, or inquire about how information is processed.

Requests regarding personal information may be submitted directly to IISRI through the contact information provided below.

10. Policy Updates

IISRI reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as institutional practices, website functionality, legal requirements, or services evolve. Updated versions will be published on this page with the revised effective date.

11. Children's Privacy

IISRI does not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required by law. If such information is identified, reasonable steps will be taken to remove it from our systems.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, data handling practices, or your personal information, please contact IISRI using the details below.

International Institute for Sustainability Research & Innovation (IISRI) Email: info@iisri.us
Website: https://iisri.us
Last Updated: June 2026. This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically to reflect changes in institutional practices, website services, legal obligations, and data protection requirements.