1. Introduction

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent and secure manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information when you visit our school website, access school-related information, create or use an online account, or pay school fees through our integrated payment gateway.

By using this website and our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy, as updated from time to time. If you are a parent or legal guardian using the website on behalf of a student, you confirm that you have the authority to do so.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information, either directly from you or automatically when you use our website and online fee payment facility:

Student / parent details: such as student name, admission/roll number, class and section, and name and relationship of parent/guardian.
Contact details: such as address, email address, and mobile/phone numbers.
Account information: username, password, and preferences when you register for or access an online account provided by the school.
Payment information: Full card or net-banking credentials are collected and processed directly by the payment gateway and are not stored by the school.
Technical data: IP address, browser type, and device information collected through cookies and similar technologies.
Support and administrative communications: records of inquiries, complaints, and requests related to admissions, academics, school fees, and other school activities.

3. Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information for the following school-related purposes:

To process and confirm school fee payments and other approved online payments.
To create and manage your online account (where applicable) and provide administrative and technical support.
To update you regarding fee status, reminders, receipts, important school notices, and changes to our policies.
To improve the functionality, security, and user experience of our school website and related online services.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and to collect information about how you use our school website and fee payment services.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but certain features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

With trusted payment gateway providers to process your fee payments securely.
With SMS service providers who support our operations, subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations.

6. Data Security and Retention

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

Payment information is transmitted using industry-standard encryption protocols, and sensitive data is handled in accordance with applicable security and compliance standards prescribed for educational institutions and payment gateways.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law, education board/authority guidelines, and statutory record-keeping requirements, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:

Access and obtain a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or services. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact the school administration/office at info@ppshinjewadi.com.