Last Updated: October 3, 2026
Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST), Periyar Nagar, Vallam, Thanjavur – 613 403, Tamil Nadu, India ("PMIST", "we", "us", or "our") operates the Periyar Quizster platform, including its website and mobile application (collectively, the "Platform").
Periyar Quizster is an online quiz platform based on the life, history, thoughts and ideologies of Thanthai Periyar, and provides users with access to quizzes, scores, results and related educational/reference content.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect information when you use the Periyar Quizster website or mobile application.
By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Depending on how you use the Platform, we may collect the following information:
When you register or participate in a quiz, we may collect information such as:
Only information necessary for providing the quiz services and associated activities will be requested.
When you participate in a quiz, we may collect and store:
This information may be used to generate and display your quiz results and for administering the quiz.
When you access the Platform, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
This information may be used to maintain, secure and improve the Platform.
The website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
You may configure your browser to refuse or restrict cookies. However, certain features of the Platform may not function properly if necessary cookies are disabled.
We may use the information collected to:
Certain quiz-related information may be displayed through the Platform for the purpose of providing results or recognising participation.
Where results are made publicly accessible, PMIST will make reasonable efforts to limit the information displayed to information necessary for the relevant purpose.
Users should avoid submitting sensitive personal information in fields that are not specifically requested by the Platform.
Depending on the features provided by the mobile application, the app may request certain device permissions.
Such permissions will only be requested where required for a particular feature or functionality.
The application does not intentionally access personal information stored on your device unless such access is required for a specific feature and permitted by you.
You can manage application permissions through your device settings.
The Platform may use third-party services for purposes such as:
Such third-party services may process limited technical or usage information as required to provide their services.
The Platform may also contain links to external websites, documents or resources. PMIST is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of external websites.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing information to them.
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Accordingly, while we take reasonable measures to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
When information is no longer required, it may be deleted, anonymised or securely disposed of in accordance with applicable requirements.
The Platform may be accessible to students and younger users.
Where a user is a minor, the user should use the Platform with the knowledge and, where applicable, consent of a parent, guardian, educational institution or authorised adult.
We do not knowingly seek to collect unnecessary personal information from children.
If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal information without appropriate consent, they may contact us using the details provided below.
Subject to applicable law and institutional requirements, users may contact us to:
Certain information may need to be retained where required for legal, regulatory, security, academic, administrative or legitimate operational purposes.
To protect user privacy, we may need to verify the identity of the person making a request before processing it.
Depending on the infrastructure and service providers used to operate the Platform, information may be processed or stored on servers located in India or other jurisdictions. Where applicable, reasonable safeguards will be implemented in accordance with applicable laws and contractual requirements.
PMIST may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the Platform, technology, legal requirements or institutional practices.
Any updated version will be published on the Platform with the revised "Last Updated" date.
Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, you may contact us at:
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of India.
Any disputes relating to this Privacy Policy or the Platform shall be subject to the applicable jurisdiction of the courts in Tamil Nadu, India.
By using the Periyar Quizster website or mobile application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of information as described herein, subject to applicable law.
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