Privacy Policy
How we collect, store, share and protect your personal data — and how to raise a privacy concern.
Privacy Policy for Padmam Nursery & Primary School
Effective Date: January 2024
Padmam Nursery & Primary School ("we", "our", "school") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information of our students, parents, staff, and website visitors.
1. Information We Collect We collect personal information necessary for admission, education, and school operations including: • Student information: name, date of birth, photograph, class, section, academic records • Parent information: name, contact details, address, email, emergency contacts • Staff information: employment details, qualifications, contact information • Website visitors: contact form submissions, enquiry details
2. How We Use Information We use collected information for: • Student admission and enrollment • Academic instruction and assessment • Parent communication and engagement • Attendance tracking and safety • Fee management and billing • School events and activities • Legal and regulatory compliance • Improving our educational services
3. Information Sharing We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information only: • With authorized school staff for educational purposes • With parents/guardians regarding their child • With educational boards and regulatory authorities as required • With service providers who assist school operations (under strict confidentiality) • When required by law or to protect safety
4. Parent Portal and Digital Systems Our Parent Portal and school management systems use secure authentication and encryption to protect data. Parents are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.
5. Photographs and Media We may take photographs and videos of students during school activities for educational purposes, website, social media, and promotional materials. Parents can opt out of media publication by notifying the school in writing.
6. Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes secure servers, encrypted communications, and access controls.
7. Data Retention We retain student and parent information for the duration of enrollment and for a period thereafter as required by educational regulations and legal requirements.
8. Your Rights Parents and students (as applicable) have the right to: • Access personal information we hold • Request correction of inaccurate information • Request deletion of information (subject to legal requirements) • Opt out of non-essential communications • Withdraw consent for media publication
9. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
10. Children's Privacy We are committed to protecting children's privacy. We collect information about students only with parent/guardian consent and for legitimate educational purposes.
11. Changes to Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.
12. Contact Us For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact: Padmam Nursery & Primary School Jalladianpet, Chennai – 600100 Phone: 044 2277 3217
By enrolling your child or using our services, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
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