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Privacy Policy

Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information while maintaining transparency and compliance with data protection regulations.

Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Welcome to Our Privacy Policy

Playway School (referred to as "the School," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to our website, students, parents/guardians, and staff. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

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Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information, which fall into two main categories:

A. Non-Personal Information

This includes information that cannot be used to identify you personally. It is automatically collected when you visit our website:

  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages viewed, time spent on the website, and referring URLs
  • IP address (used to determine general location for analytics)
  • Device information and screen resolution

B. Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

We collect PII only when voluntarily provided by you, typically during the admissions or contact process. This may include:

  • Student Data: Name, date of birth, grade level, academic history, and medical information (if provided)
    • Previous school records
    • Transportation preferences
    • Emergency contact details
  • Parent/Guardian Data: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and occupation
    • Relationship to student
    • Employment information
    • Communication preferences
  • Contact Form Data: Name, email, and the content of your message
  • Online Admission Data: Information collected through online forms necessary for enrollment
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How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate school operations and purposes, including:

  • Administration: Processing admissions and enrollment, managing student records, and maintaining staff directories
  • Communication: Responding to inquiries, sending school notices, announcements, and emergency alerts
  • Educational Purposes: Providing personalized learning experiences and managing classroom activities
  • Student Support: Providing counseling services, academic support, and health services
  • Improvement: Analyzing website traffic to improve content and user experience
  • Compliance: Meeting legal and regulatory requirements related to education
3

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your PII to third parties. We may disclose information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the school (e.g., academic software, payment processors, external admission form hosts) under strict confidentiality agreements
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
  • Safety and Security: To protect the safety of students, staff, or the public, or to protect the rights and property of the School
  • Educational Authorities: To comply with educational regulations and reporting requirements
  • With Consent: With your explicit, written consent
4

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites, such as the online admission form hosted on a Google Form, educational resources, or social media. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

Important Notice:

When you leave our website through external links, you are subject to the privacy policies of those third-party sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

5

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard the PII we collect against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security measures include:

  • Secure servers with encryption
  • Regular security updates and patches
  • Access controls and authentication systems
  • Regular security audits and assessments
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Secure data backup and recovery systems

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6

Children's Privacy

The School's primary users are adults (parents/guardians and staff). While we collect student PII during enrollment, we do not knowingly solicit PII directly from children under the age of 13 through this website without verified parental consent. If a parent/guardian becomes aware that their child has provided us with PII without their consent, they should contact us immediately.

Parental Controls:

Parents and guardians have the right to review, correct, and request deletion of their child's personal information. Please contact us using the information in Section 9 to exercise these rights.

7

Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access the PII we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete PII
  • Request deletion of your PII (subject to the School's legal and administrative obligations to retain records)
  • Object to processing of your PII in certain circumstances
  • Request restriction of processing your PII
  • Data portability - to receive your PII in a structured, commonly used format
  • Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your PII

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

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Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

  • Posting the new policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending notifications to registered users via email (if applicable)
  • Displaying prominent notices on our website for major changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our website after we post any modifications to the Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

School Contact Information

Address

DAV Senior Secondary School,
Vikas Nagar, Professor Colony,
Una, Himachal Pradesh, 174303

Email

privacy@davsssuna.edu.in
info@davsssuna.edu.in

Phone

+91 (1975) 234567
+91 (1975) 234568

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Thank You for Reading

We value your trust in sharing your personal information with us. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your information. If you have any concerns or questions about how we handle your data, please don't hesitate to contact us.