Privacy Policy for St. Xavier’s English School

St. Xavier’s English School (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our students, parents, staff, and website users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our school or visit our website. By engaging with us, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information:

• Student information, including name, date of birth, address, and academic records.
• Parent/guardian details, such as contact numbers, email addresses, and occupation.
• Identification details, such as Aadhaar numbers (if required by law).

1.2 Non-Personal Information:

• Website usage data (e.g., IP addresses, browser types, pages visited).
• Aggregate information for statistical purposes.

1.3 Sensitive Information:

• Health records or dietary restrictions for specific accommodations.

2. How We Use the Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To manage student admissions, attendance, and academic performance.
• To communicate with parents and guardians regarding school updates, events, and emergencies.
• To improve the quality of education and school facilities.
• To process payments, including tuition and other school-related fees.
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

• With Service Providers: For activities such as payment processing or IT infrastructure management.
• With Regulatory Authorities: To comply with applicable laws and government requirements.
• With Consent: Where you explicitly allow us to share your information for specific purposes.

4. Data Security

We take the following measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission.
• Restricted access to personal data by authorized staff only.
• Regular audits and updates to ensure system security.

However, no data transmission or storage can be guaranteed 100% secure. By engaging with us, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal data.
• Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent for specific data uses.
• Data Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and operational constraints.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@sesdbg.com.

6. Cookies and Website Data

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytics. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined below:

• Session Cookies: To maintain user sessions.
• Analytical Cookies: To track website performance.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may impact website functionality.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with your data.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

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. Any updates will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Simri Branch: NH-57, Near Bithauli Fly Over, Mishrauli, DBG. Phone: 91550049391/92/93/94
• Bharwara Branch: Bharwara Bazar, Darbhanga. Phone: 9155049400/401/402
• Email: info@sesdbg.com

By engaging with St. Xavier’s English School, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your information.