Version Number: PRF-PRI-001-2026
Effective Date: 15 August 2026

Placeboes Research Foundation ("Foundation", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of visitors, collaborators, applicants, researchers, and users of our website.This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website or interact with us through digital platforms, communications, applications, or research-related activities.By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the practices described herein.

We may collect both personal and non-personal information.

Personal Information may include:

• Name
  
• Email address
  
• Phone number
  
• Postal address
  
• Institutional or organizational affiliation
  
• Professional or academic information
  
• Information submitted through forms, applications, or communications
  

You voluntarily provide this information when:

• Contacting us
  
• Submitting inquiries
  
• Applying for opportunities
  
• Registering for events
  
• Participating in collaborations
  
• Subscribing to updates or newsletters
  

We may automatically collect certain non-personal and non-identifiable technical information, including:

• IP address
  
• Browser type and version
  
• Device information
  
• Operating system
  
• Referral URLs
  
• Pages visited
  
• Date and time of access
  
• Website interaction data
  

This information helps us improve website functionality, security, and user experience.

We may use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries and communications
  
• Provide information regarding research, events, publications, or initiatives
  
• Process applications or submissions
  
• Improve website functionality and user experience
  
• Maintain website security and integrity
  
• Analyze website traffic and engagement
  
• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
  
• Conduct internal administrative and research-related operations
  

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Where applicable, we process information based on:

• User consent
  
• Legitimate organizational interests
  
• Legal obligations
  
• Performance of requested services or communications
  

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website or organizational activities, including:

• Website hosting providers
  
• Email communication services
  
• Analytics providers
  
• Technical support providers
  

Such providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
We may also disclose information:

• When required by law
  
• To comply with legal processes or regulatory obligations
  
• To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of the Foundation or others
  
• In connection with organizational restructuring, merger, or transfer of operations
  

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and analyze usage patterns. Cookies may be used to: 

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or maintain organizational records.

This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that such information has been collected inadvertently, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:

If you access this website from outside India, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the website, you consent to such transfers where permitted by applicable law.

We may update or revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Any modifications will be posted on this page together with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website following such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact:
Placeboes Research Foundation
No. 963/151, 2nd Main, 4th Block
Near Tagore Memorial School
Rajajinagar, Bengaluru,
Karnataka 560010
India
Email: info@placeboes.org
Website: www.placeboes.org