Santhosha Vidhyalaya Website – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1 Mar 2025

1. Introduction
   We are committed to protecting the privacy of our students, parents, staff, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect
   We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, student details (such as name, grade, and admission details), and other relevant contact details.
• Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, cookies, and other technical information.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and other analytics data to improve website performance.

3. How We Use Your Information
   We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide educational and administrative services.
• To communicate with parents, students, and staff.
• To improve website functionality and user experience.
• To comply with legal requirements and school policies.
• To notify users about school events, announcements, and updates.

4. Data Protection and Security
   We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Sharing of Information
   We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. However, we may share data with:

• School staff for educational and administrative purposes.
• Government authorities, if required by law.
• Trusted third-party service providers for website management and communication services. 

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
   Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. Users can adjust their browser settings to disable cookies if they prefer

7. Third-Party Links
   Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites and encourage users to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy
   We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If you believe your child has provided personal information without consent, please contact us to have it removed.

9. Your Rights and Choices
   Users have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete their personal information.
• Opt-out of receiving non-essential communications.
• Request information about how their data is used.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
    We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us
    If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Santhosha Vidhyalaya, Dohnavur Fellowship, Dohnavur 627102

Email: admin@santhoshavidhyalaya.com
Phone: +91 80125 12143