Privacy Policy

Maharishi Vidya Mandir Sr. Sec. School, Vellore ("the School", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all individuals who visit our website or interact with our institution. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, contact number, email address, and residential address submitted via contact or admission forms.
• Student Information: Academic records, attendance, and performance data of enrolled students for internal administrative purposes.
• Technical Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on our website (collected via analytics tools).
• Communication Records: Messages or queries submitted through our website's contact form.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used solely for legitimate educational and administrative purposes:

• Processing admission applications and communicating with prospective students and parents.
• Managing student records, attendance, and academic progress.
• Responding to inquiries submitted through the website.
• Sending important school updates, circulars, and event notifications.
• Improving our website and services based on usage analytics.

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. Information may be shared only in the following circumstances:

• With CBSE: As required for board examination registrations and compliance.
• With Government Bodies: As required under applicable law or regulatory requirements.
• With Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., SMS gateways, web hosting) who assist in school operations, subject to confidentiality agreements.

4. Photographs & Media

School events, cultural programs, and activities may be photographed or filmed. These images may be used on our website, social media platforms, and school publications for promotional purposes. Parents who do not wish their child's photographs to be published must submit a written request to the school office.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet-based transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance the user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your browser. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect some website functionality.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is designed for informational purposes for parents and guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children under the age of 13 without verified parental consent.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites (e.g., CBSE, government portals). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data where no longer necessary.
• Withdraw consent for communications at any time by contacting us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact for Privacy Queries

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact: