Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our website, we may collect information such as:

• Name of a parent, guardian, student, or visitor
• Email address
• Phone number
• Address or location information provided through forms
• Student-related information submitted for admission or enquiry purposes
• Information included in messages or enquiries sent to the School
• Information submitted through online admission or contact forms
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, and website usage information

We only request information that is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected through our website to:

• Respond to admission enquiries and requests
• Process or assist with student admission applications
• Communicate with parents and guardians
• Provide information about school activities, programs, facilities, and services
• Respond to questions, feedback, or requests
• Maintain and improve our website
• Protect the security and proper functioning of our website
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

3. Student Information

We understand that information relating to children and students requires particular care.

Parents or legal guardians should provide student information through our website only when they are authorized to do so. We encourage parents and guardians to avoid submitting unnecessary sensitive information through general contact forms.

Where student information is required for admission or school-related purposes, we will use it only for legitimate educational, administrative, communication, or legal purposes.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and user experience.

Cookies may help us:

• Remember website preferences
• Understand how visitors use the website
• Improve website performance
• Maintain website security
• Provide essential website functionality

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your web browser. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services for functions such as website hosting, email delivery, analytics, security, forms, maps, or other website features.

These third-party providers may process limited information as necessary to provide their services. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of such third-party services where applicable.

6. Email Communication

If you provide your email address through our website, we may use it to respond to your enquiry or provide information related to school services.

We do not intend to sell or rent your email address or other personal information to third parties.

7. Information Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information collected through our website.

We may disclose information when reasonably necessary:

• To provide a service requested by you
• To trusted service providers assisting with website or administrative operations
• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or lawful requests
• To protect the rights, safety, security, or property of the School, students, parents, staff, or others
• Where you have provided appropriate consent

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites or services.

RISHIDHAM JNANENDRA SHAILA SIKSHA NIKETAN is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external website you visit.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, for legitimate school and administrative purposes, or as required by applicable law.

The retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

11. Your Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Ask what personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of information where legally applicable
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Ask questions about how your information is being used

To make a privacy-related request, please contact the School using the contact details provided on our website.

12. Children's Privacy

Our school serves young children and students. We take the privacy of children seriously.

Parents or legal guardians should provide consent and appropriate information when submitting information about a child through the website.

We do not knowingly seek unnecessary personal information from children through general website forms.

If you believe that information relating to a child has been submitted to us unnecessarily or without appropriate authorization, please contact the School so that we can review the matter.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, school practices, technology, or applicable legal requirements.

Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact: