Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy outlines how the Center of Excellence in Food Security (CoE-FS) manages, protects, and respects user information on our official digital platform.
Institutional Overview & Commitment
The Center of Excellence in Food Security (CoE-FS) is a collaborative academic research center operated jointly by Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), Tel Aviv University (TAU), and Punjab Agricultural University (PAU). We are committed to maintaining the privacy and trust of our visitors, researchers, students, and academic partners.
Information We Collect
We collect minimal data necessary to support academic collaboration and platform functionality:
- Contact & Inquiry Data: Information submitted voluntarily via our contact form (name, email address, institutional affiliation, and inquiry message).
- Usage Analytics: Anonymous, aggregated web performance telemetry (pages viewed, browser type, general geographical region) used strictly to optimize site speed and usability.
How Information is Used
All information collected on this portal is utilized exclusively for non-commercial academic purposes, including:
- Responding to research inquiries, partnership requests, and academic feedback.
- Disseminating peer-reviewed publications, project updates, and institutional news.
- Improving digital portal security, accessibility, and content organization.
We do not sell, lease, or commercially monetize any personal or institutional data under any circumstances.
Data Protection & Security
We employ industry-standard encryption protocols (HTTPS/SSL) and secure static site hosting architecture to safeguard data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. Access to inquiry submissions is strictly restricted to authorized CoE-FS administrative and research personnel.
Contact & Inquiries
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to request data correction, please contact our administrative team at contact@coe-fs.org or submit a message through our Contact Page.