Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Ayesha Kutchi Urdu High School ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our school services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Student Information

We collect and maintain the following student information:

• Personal details (name, date of birth, address, contact information)
• Academic records and performance data
• Attendance records
• Health and medical information (when necessary for student safety)
• Photographs and videos for educational and promotional purposes
• Disciplinary records

2.2 Parent/Guardian Information

• Contact information (name, address, phone number, email)
• Emergency contact details
• Communication preferences
• Financial information for fee payments

2.3 Website Information

• IP address and browser information
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Contact form submissions
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing educational services and managing student enrollment
• Communicating with students, parents, and guardians
• Maintaining academic records and generating reports
• Ensuring student safety and security
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Improving our educational programs and services
• Processing fee payments and financial transactions
• Organizing school events and activities

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Educational Authorities: With government education departments and regulatory bodies as required by law
• Academic Partners: With other educational institutions for academic purposes (with consent)
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in school operations
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulations
• Emergency Situations: To protect the health, safety, or rights of students, staff, or others

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure data storage, access controls, encryption, and regular security assessments.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable laws and regulations. Student academic records are typically maintained for a minimum of 7 years after graduation or withdrawal from the school.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable Indian laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal information
• Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to request deletion of personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Right to restrict processing of your information
• Right to withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Right to file a complaint with relevant authorities

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our services. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children under 18 years of age. We collect and process children's personal information only with appropriate parental consent and in accordance with applicable laws, including the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.