At St. Paul Public School CBSE, Panruti (“School”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), we respect the privacy of students, parents, guardians, staff, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and manage information submitted through our website, admission forms, enquiry forms, communication channels, school applications, and related services.
By using our website or submitting your information, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and academic information when you fill out an admission enquiry form, contact the school, apply for admission, subscribe to updates, or communicate with us.
The information may include:
- Student name
- Parent or guardian name
- Mobile number
- Email address
- Residential address
- Class or grade applying for
- Previous school details
- Academic records, where required for admission
- Date of birth
- Transport requirement
- Admission enquiry details
- Communication preferences
- Payment or fee-related information, where applicable
- Documents submitted for admission or verification
We may also collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as browser type, device type, IP address, pages visited, and website usage data.
2. How We Use the Information
The information collected may be used for the following purposes:
- To respond to admission enquiries
- To process admission applications
- To contact parents or guardians regarding school updates
- To provide information about classes, curriculum, facilities, transport, and admissions
- To manage student records and academic communication
- To send notices, circulars, reminders, and school-related updates
- To support fee payment, receipts, and administrative processes
- To improve our website, communication, and parent experience
- To ensure student safety, identity verification, and school administration
- To comply with CBSE, government, legal, regulatory, and educational requirements
3. Student and Child Privacy
As a school, we may collect information related to students, including minors. Such information is collected only for educational, administrative, safety, admission, communication, and compliance purposes.
Parent or guardian consent is required wherever necessary. Student information is handled carefully and is not sold or shared for unrelated commercial purposes.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share required information only with authorized parties when necessary, including:
- School management and administrative staff
- Teachers and academic coordinators
- Transport or school service teams
- Educational technology or school app service providers
- Payment gateway or fee management service providers
- CBSE, government, legal, or regulatory authorities, where required
- Emergency contacts or medical support teams in student safety situations
Information is shared only to the extent necessary for school operations, student support, admission processing, communication, or legal compliance.
5. Website Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand visitor behavior, improve website performance, and provide a better browsing experience.
Cookies may help us remember preferences, analyze traffic, and improve website functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some website features may not function properly.
6. Photos, Videos, and School Activities
The school may capture photos or videos during events, celebrations, competitions, classroom activities, achievements, campus life, and school programs.
These may be used on the school website, social media pages, brochures, newsletters, or promotional materials to showcase school activities and achievements.
Parents or guardians who do not wish their child’s image to be used may submit a written request to the school office.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, disclosure, or alteration.
However, no digital platform can guarantee complete security. Parents, guardians, students, and staff are advised not to share passwords, OTPs, login details, or sensitive information with unauthorized persons.
8. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as necessary for admission, academic records, administration, legal compliance, school operations, and regulatory requirements.
Certain records may be retained as required by CBSE, government bodies, education departments, tax authorities, or applicable laws.
9. Your Rights
Parents, guardians, students, or website users may contact us to:
- Correct inaccurate information
- Update contact details
- Request clarification about data usage
- Withdraw consent for optional communication
- Raise a privacy-related concern
- Request removal of certain information, where legally permitted
Requests will be reviewed as per school policy and applicable legal requirements.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, educational platforms, payment gateways, maps, social media platforms, or other external services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of third-party websites. Users are advised to review the privacy policies of those platforms separately.
11. Communication Consent
By submitting an enquiry or admission form, you consent to receive communication from the school through phone calls, SMS, WhatsApp, email, or other communication channels.
This communication may include admission updates, school announcements, event details, fee reminders, academic notices, and other school-related information.
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.
Continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, corrections, or complaints, please contact:
St. Paul Public School CBSE Senior Secondary, Kumbakonam, Pannikankupam, Panruti, Cuddalore.
Tamilnadu – 607106
Phone:
+91 94441 14059
+04142 – 212678
+91 90802 82585
+91 63697 42764
Email: stpaulcbsepanruti@gmail.com