1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information for various purposes, including to provide educational services, communicate effectively, ensure safety and security, and improve our website and services. This information may include:

    Student Information: Name, date of birth, address, contact details, academic records, attendance records, health information (with consent), disciplinary records, photographs, and other information related to their education and well-being.
    Parent/Guardian Information: Name, contact details, relationship to the student, and financial information (for fee payments).
    Staff Information: Name, contact details, professional qualifications, employment history, salary information, and other information related to their employment.
    Website Usage Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and the dates and times of visits. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies to analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
    Communication Data: Records of correspondence (emails, phone calls, letters) between you and the school.
    Photos and Videos: Images and videos captured during school events, activities, and for promotional purposes (with consent where required).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various legitimate purposes, including:

    Providing Educational Services: Managing student admissions, enrollment, academic progress, assessments, and extracurricular activities.
    Communication: Sending important updates, newsletters, school announcements, and responding to inquiries.
    Safety and Security: Ensuring the safety and security of students, staff, and school premises.
    Administrative Purposes: Managing school operations, maintaining records, processing payments, and complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
    Improving Our Services: Analyzing website usage and feedback to enhance our website, programs, and services.
    Marketing and Promotion: Sharing information about school events, achievements, and programs (with consent where required).

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with the following categories of recipients under strict confidentiality agreements and only when necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

    School Personnel: Teachers, administrators, and other staff members who need the information to perform their duties.
    Service Providers: Third-party vendors who provide services to the school, such as IT support, transportation, catering, and educational software providers.
    Regulatory Authorities: When required by law or to comply with legal obligations.
    Other Schools/Educational Institutions: When a student transfers to another school (with appropriate authorization).
    Medical Professionals: In case of medical emergencies or when required for the health and safety of students.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously and have implemented reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect it from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:  

    Secure server infrastructure.
    Encryption of sensitive data.   

    Access controls and authentication procedures.
    Regular security audits and updates.
    Training for staff on data privacy and security practices.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.  

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When the information is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of it.  

6. Your Rights

You may have certain rights regarding your personal information, depending on applicable laws. These rights may include:

    Access: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
    Correction: The right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.   

Deletion: The right to request the deletion of your personal information (under certain circumstances).  
Objection: The right to object to the processing of your personal information (under certain circumstances).  

    Withdrawal of Consent: If we are processing your information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We may require you to verify your identity before processing your request.  

7. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. Please refer to our separate Cookie Policy (if applicable) for more detailed information.  

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.  

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on our website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.