Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ADAV High School ("we," "our," or "us") is 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, in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and other applicable Indian laws.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name, email address, and contact information
• Student information for admission purposes
• Parent/guardian details for student records
• Communication preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

• IP address and location information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Process admissions and maintain student records
• Provide educational services and communicate with parents/students
• Improve our website and services
• Send newsletters and important announcements
• Comply with legal obligations under Indian education laws
• Ensure campus security and student safety

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• With educational authorities as required by law
• With service providers who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• When required by court order or legal process
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of our students and staff

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 server infrastructure
• Encrypted data transmission
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Staff training on data protection

6. Your Rights Under Indian Law

Under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the upcoming Personal Data Protection Bill, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request information about your personal data we hold
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another controller
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. We use cookies for:

• Website functionality and performance
• Analytics to understand user behavior
• Remembering your preferences

8. 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 sites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting children's privacy. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar Indian regulations. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

10. 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.

11. Contact Us

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

12. Grievance Redressal

For any grievances related to data privacy, you may contact our Grievance Officer or approach the relevant authorities under the Information Technology Act, 2000.