Copyright policy
Material on this website may be reproduced free of charge with permission of the Embassy, provided it is reproduced accurately, not used in a derogatory manner or misleading context, and the source is acknowledged. Read the Copyright Policy.
Hyperlinking policy
Links to external websites are provided for convenience; the Embassy is not responsible for their content. Links to this website do not need prior permission. Read the Hyperlinking Policy.
Privacy policy
This website does not collect personal information automatically, and uses only cookies needed for it to work. Read the Privacy Policy.
Terms and conditions
The content is for information and should not be construed as a statement of law. Read the Terms and Conditions.
Content contribution, moderation and approval policy
Content is contributed by the wings of the Embassy (Chancery, Consular, Commercial, Culture and Press). Each item is checked by the officer in charge of the wing for accuracy, relevance and compliance with GIGW and is approved by the designated Web Information Manager before it is published.
Content archival policy
Each item has a validity: announcements, tenders and vacancies are moved to the archive after their closing date; press releases, speeches and photo albums remain available with their date of publication. Archived content stays accessible on the website (for example, the tender and vacancy archives) unless it is withdrawn.
Content review policy
- Consular, visa and passport information: reviewed every month and whenever the rules change.
- Announcements, tenders and vacancies: reviewed every week.
- Embassy profile, officials and contact details: reviewed every quarter and whenever there is a change.
- Policies and other static pages: reviewed every year.
Broken links and outdated content found in a review are corrected without delay.
Contingency management plan
The website is backed up regularly and can be restored from the latest backup in case of a defacement, data loss or hardware failure. The hosting service provider monitors the website round the clock; in an emergency the website is restored within the shortest possible time, and a notice is put up if a service is unavailable.
Security policy
The website is hosted on a secure server with HTTPS. It is audited for security as required by the Government of India before launch and after major changes, and software updates and security patches are applied regularly. Users must not attempt to upload, change or damage information on the website.
Accessibility statement
The website follows GIGW 3.0, DBIM 3.0 and WCAG 2.1 level AA. Accessibility Options · Screen Reader Access.
Website Information Manager
For any query on the content of this website, please write to the Web Information Manager of the Embassy of India, Helsinki through the Contact Us page.
