1. Introduction

Welcome to Jharkhand Public School (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

• Student and parent/guardian names
• Contact information (email addresses, phone numbers, mailing addresses)
• Student academic records and educational information
• Emergency contact information
• Financial information for fee payments
• Medical information relevant to student care
• Photographs and videos for school activities and marketing purposes

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website addresses
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• Providing educational services and managing student enrollment
• Communicating with students, parents, and guardians
• Processing fee payments and maintaining financial records
• Ensuring student safety and emergency preparedness
• Improving our educational programs and services
• Maintaining accurate academic records
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Marketing our school programs and events (with appropriate consent)
• Website analytics and improvement

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Educational Partners: With educational boards, examination authorities, and accredited institutions
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in our operations
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Emergency Situations: To protect the safety and welfare of students and staff
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure data storage systems with encryption
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and staff training on data protection
• Secure transmission of sensitive information

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Student academic records may be retained permanently as required by educational regulations.

7. Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for specific data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We collect personal information from students only as necessary for educational purposes and with appropriate parental consent. Parents and guardians have the right to review, modify, or delete their child's personal information.

11. 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 notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India and the state of Jharkhand. Any disputes arising from this policy will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Jharkhand.