Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 06/06/2025
1. Introduction
Nalanda School is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our students, parents/guardians, staff, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and educational regulations.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Student Information:
Full name, date of birth, gender
Admission and academic records
Attendance and behavior records
Health and medical details
Photographs, video recordings (for school ID, events, etc.)
Online activity data on school-managed platforms
b. Parent/Guardian Information:
Full name and relationship to student
Contact details (phone, email, address)
Emergency contacts
Financial or billing information
c. Staff Information:
Employment and qualification details
Background verification and ID proofs
Payroll and banking details
Contact information
d. Website User Information (if applicable):
IP address, browser type, pages visited
Information collected via cookies and analytics tools
3. Purpose of Data Collection
We use your information to:
Manage student enrollment, academic progress, and attendance
Communicate with parents/guardians and staff
Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of students
Maintain school operations including staffing and administration
Comply with statutory obligations from education authorities
Share updates about school activities, events, and achievements
Improve the functionality of our website and digital platforms
4. Consent
We obtain consent for collecting, processing, and using personal information where legally required. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual limitations.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data:
With government or regulatory bodies when legally required
With third-party service providers under contract (e.g., for transportation, IT support, digital learning platforms)
During emergencies to protect health or safety
With educational partners or exam boards as necessary
All third parties are required to adhere to strict data privacy and security obligations.
6. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely on school premises and/or trusted digital platforms with the following protections:
Restricted access controls
Encryption and secure backups
Regular data audits and staff training on privacy practices
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
7. Your Rights
Depending on the applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you or your child
Request corrections or updates to your data
Request deletion of data (subject to legal retention policies)
Object to or restrict certain data processing activities
Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.
8. Use of Photographs and Media
Nalanda School may use student photographs or videos for educational, documentation, and promotional purposes (e.g., newsletters, website, social media). Prior consent will be obtained, and parents may opt out at any time by written request.
9. Cookies and Website Data
If our school website uses cookies, they help us improve the user experience and track website traffic. You may choose to disable cookies via your browser settings.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated via email, notices, or our website.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
📞 Phone: 9579923959