Last Updated: June 30, 2026

Welcome to NYIL (Nation's Young Innovation League . We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit nyil.in or participate in our competitions and services.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

When you register or participate in competitions, we may collect:

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Gender (where applicable)
• Email Address
• Mobile Number
• School, College, or Institution Name
• Class, Grade, or Educational Level
• City and State
• Parent/Guardian Information (where required)
• Profile Photograph (optional)
• Competition submissions and uploaded documents

Payment Information

If a competition requires a registration fee, payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateways.

NYIL does not store your debit card, credit card, banking, or UPI credentials on its servers.

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2. Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP Address
• Browser Type
• Device Information
• Operating System
• Pages Visited
• Time Spent on Website
• Referral Sources
• Cookies and Similar Technologies

This information helps improve website performance and user experience.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Register participants
• Verify eligibility
• Conduct competitions
• Communicate competition updates
• Issue certificates and awards
• Process payments
• Improve our website and services
• Respond to customer support requests
• Prevent fraud and misuse
• Comply with legal obligations

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4. Cookies

NYIL may use cookies to:

• Remember user preferences
• Improve website functionality
• Analyze website traffic
• Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

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5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your information only with:

• Trusted service providers assisting in website operations
• Payment gateway providers for transaction processing
• Educational institutions where required for verification
• Government or legal authorities when required by law

All such parties are expected to protect your information appropriately.

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6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable methods to protect your information, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure.

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7. Children's Privacy

NYIL provides educational competitions for students.

For participants under the age of 18, registration may require consent from a parent, guardian, or educational institution where applicable.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable laws.

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8. Competition Submissions

Participants retain ownership of their original work.

By submitting entries to NYIL, participants grant NYIL permission to:

• Evaluate submissions
• Display selected entries
• Publish winners' names and achievements
• Use submissions for educational and promotional purposes with appropriate acknowledgment where applicable

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9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Conduct competitions
• Issue certificates
• Maintain participation records
• Fulfill legal and regulatory obligations
• Resolve disputes

When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

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10. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data where applicable
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Request information about how your data is used

Requests may be subject to legal or operational limitations.

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11. Third-Party Services

Our website may include links to third-party websites or services.

NYIL is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage users to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

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12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page along with the updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

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13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us through the contact details available on our website.

Website: nyil.in

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Consent

By using nyil.in, registering for competitions, or participating in any NYIL activities, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.