1. Introduction
Christian Academy Higher Secondary School is committed to
protecting the privacy of our website visitors, including
students, parents, staff, and community members. This Privacy
Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your
information when you visit our website
www.christianacademy.in
(the "Site"). By using the Site, you consent to the practices
described in this policy. Protecting your data is of utmost
importance to us.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
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Voluntarily Provided Information: Information
you provide when filling out forms, such as names, email
addresses, phone numbers, or mailing addresses (e.g., contact
forms, event registrations, or newsletter sign-ups).
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Student and Parent Information: Limited
information related to enrollment or school activities, such as
student names or parent contact details, only when necessary and
with consent.
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Staff Information: Contact details or
professional information shared by employees for directory
purposes.
b. Non-Personal Information
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Usage Data: Information about how you interact
with the Site, such as IP addresses, browser types, device
information, pages visited, and time spent on the Site.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use
cookies to enhance your experience, such as remembering
preferences or analysing Site traffic. You can manage cookie
preferences through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Managing student records
- Fee payment tracking and management
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Provide and improve the Site’s functionality and user
experience.
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Communicate with you, such as responding to inquiries or sharing
school updates.
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Ensure compliance with legal obligations and other applicable
laws.
- Analyse Site usage to enhance content and performance.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
However, we may share information with trusted partners, which
includes financial institutions, the government, and members of
the law-keeping community, or in the following circumstances:
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With Consent: When you or a parent/guardian
provide explicit consent.
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Service Providers: With trusted third-party
vendors (e.g., hosting providers, email services, finance
companies) who assist in operating the Site, bound by
confidentiality agreements.
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Legal Requirements: When required by law, such
as in response to a warrant or to protect the safety of our
community.
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School Operations: Limited sharing within the
school district authorities for educational or administrative
purposes.
5. Protection of Student Information
As a school, we prioritize the privacy of our students. Hence, we:
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Protect personally identifiable information in education
records.
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Obtain parental consent before disclosing student information,
except as permitted by law.
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Limit the collection of student data on the Site to what is
necessary for educational and management purposes only.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical
safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access,
loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we
cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., payment
platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of
these sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing
personal information.
8. User Rights
You may:
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Disable cookies through your browser, though this may affect
Site functionality.
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Request access to or correction of your personal information by
contacting us.
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Have the school authorities correct or modify certain data
fields.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our
practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant
changes by posting the updated policy on the Site with a revised
"Last Updated" date.
10. Compliance with Laws
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the country of
India, in compliance with applicable federal and state education
laws. This privacy policy aligns with relevant regulations,
including the Indian IT Act.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please reach
out to us at:
Email:
caeducationalsociety@gmail.com
Phone: 0364 2544582