Privacy Policy of Swarrnim International School
Welcome to Swarrnim International School ("School", "we", "our", or "us").
At Swarrnim International School, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our students, parents, guardians, prospective students, employees, website visitors, and other stakeholders.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, submit admission enquiries, apply for admission, communicate with us, or use any of our educational or administrative services.
By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Student Information
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Photograph
- Academic records
- Previous school details
- Student identification details
- Health information (where necessary)
- Emergency contact information
Parent/Guardian Information
- Full name
- Address
- Mobile number
- Email address
- Occupation
- Relationship to the student
Admission Information
- Admission forms
- Supporting documents
- Identity proof
- Educational certificates
- Interviews or assessment information
Website Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- Cookies and similar technologies
Communication Information
When you contact us through email, phone, WhatsApp, enquiry forms, or social media, we may collect:
- Your messages
- Contact details
- Communication history
2How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
- Admission enquiry forms
- Online application forms
- School website
- School ERP or Parent Portal
- Telephone calls
- Email communications
- WhatsApp communications
- School events
- Parent meetings
- Surveys
- Cookies and analytics tools
- Documents voluntarily submitted by parents or students
3Why We Collect Information
We use your information to:
- Process admission applications
- Verify student identity
- Maintain academic records
- Communicate with parents
- Manage school administration
- Provide educational services
- Issue certificates and reports
- Ensure student safety
- Respond to enquiries
- Improve our website and services
- Conduct internal analysis
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
- Send important school announcements
- Provide emergency communication
Where legally permitted, we may also send information about school events, admissions, educational programs, newsletters, and other updates. You may opt out of promotional communications at any time.
4Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information where necessary to:
- Perform our educational and administrative responsibilities.
- Comply with applicable laws.
- Protect the safety and welfare of students.
- Fulfil contractual obligations.
- Pursue our legitimate interests in operating and improving the School.
- Obtain consent where required.
5Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website performance
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Enhance user experience
- Maintain website security
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, certain website features may not function properly.
6Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information.
Information may be shared only where necessary with:
- Government authorities
- Education Boards
- Accreditation bodies
- Examination authorities
- Technology service providers
- Payment gateway providers
- Cloud hosting providers
- ERP software providers
- Legal or regulatory authorities
- Emergency service providers
All service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.
7Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Accidental loss
- Misuse
- Alteration
- Disclosure
- Destruction
Although we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
8Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide educational services
- Meet legal requirements
- Resolve disputes
- Maintain academic records
- Fulfil regulatory obligations
Once information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.
9Children's Privacy
As an educational institution, we collect information relating to children with the knowledge and consent of their parents or legal guardians wherever required.
Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring that the information submitted on behalf of students is accurate.
10Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion where legally permissible
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Object to certain processing activities
- Request information regarding how your data is processed
Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided below.
11Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites independently.
12Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised "Last Updated" date.
Continued use of our services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
13Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Swarrnim International School
- At Uvarsad Cross, Road, Sarkhej - Gandhinagar Highway
- info@swarrnimschool.edu.in
- 07948060715
- https://www.swarrnimschool.edu.in/
14Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India.
Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
15Student Photographs, Videos, and Media
The School may capture photographs, videos, audio recordings, or digital content of students during classroom activities, sports events, cultural programs, competitions, educational trips, graduation ceremonies, and other school-related activities.
These materials may be used for:
- School website
- Social media platforms
- Annual magazine
- Newsletters
- Prospectus and brochures
- Digital marketing
- Advertisements
- Press releases
- Internal communication
- Academic documentation
Where required by applicable law, parental or guardian consent will be obtained before publishing identifiable photographs or videos of students for promotional purposes.
Parents or guardians may withdraw their consent by contacting the School in writing. However, previously published materials may not always be possible to remove from printed publications or third-party platforms.
16CCTV Surveillance
To maintain a safe and secure learning environment, the School premises may be monitored through Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems.
CCTV recordings may be used for:
- Student safety
- Staff safety
- Campus security
- Investigation of incidents
- Prevention of unauthorized access
- Compliance with legal obligations
Access to CCTV recordings is restricted to authorized personnel and retained only for the period necessary or as required by law.
17WhatsApp, SMS and Email Communication
The School may communicate with parents, guardians, students, and prospective applicants through:
- Telephone calls
- SMS
- Parent Portal
- Mobile Application
- Official social media channels
Such communications may include:
- Admission updates
- Fee reminders
- Academic notifications
- Attendance alerts
- Examination schedules
- Event announcements
- Emergency notifications
- School circulars
- Parent meetings
Parents may opt out of promotional communications; however, essential academic and administrative communications cannot be disabled.
18Parent Portal and School ERP
The School may provide access to an online Parent Portal or School ERP system to facilitate academic and administrative services.
Through the portal, parents may access:
- Attendance records
- Examination results
- Homework
- Timetables
- Fee information
- Student performance
- Circulars
- Notices
- Assignment updates
- Communication with teachers
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and should not share their account information with unauthorized individuals.
19Online Fee Payments
Where online payment facilities are available, payments may be processed through authorized third-party payment gateway providers.
The School does not store complete debit card, credit card, UPI PIN, or internet banking credentials.
Payment information is processed securely by certified payment service providers in accordance with applicable financial security standards.
20Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Educational Technologies
The School may utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital learning platforms, and educational technologies to enhance teaching, learning, student engagement, administrative efficiency, and personalized educational experiences.
Where AI-enabled platforms process personal information, the School will make reasonable efforts to ensure that such providers maintain appropriate privacy and security standards.
The School does not permit AI systems to make significant decisions affecting students without appropriate human review.
21Data Transfers
Where necessary, personal information may be processed or stored using secure cloud-based services located within or outside India.
Whenever such transfers occur, the School will take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate contractual, organizational, and technical safeguards are in place to protect personal information.
22Data Breach Response
If the School becomes aware of a data breach that may affect personal information, appropriate steps will be taken to:
- Assess the impact
- Contain the breach
- Restore system security
- Notify affected individuals where required by applicable law
- Cooperate with relevant regulatory authorities
23Admission Enquiry Data
Information submitted through admission enquiry forms, scholarship applications, campus visit registrations, webinars, counselling sessions, education fairs, or marketing campaigns may be retained for follow-up regarding admissions, academic programs, events, and related educational opportunities.
Individuals may request removal of their enquiry information by contacting the School.
24Compliance with Applicable Laws
The School is committed to complying with applicable Indian laws relating to privacy, information technology, cybersecurity, child protection, and educational governance.
Where applicable, the School will also comply with relevant requirements issued by educational boards, government authorities, and regulatory bodies governing educational institutions.
25Policy Acceptance
By accessing the School's website, submitting enquiries, applying for admission, enrolling as a student, participating in School activities, or otherwise using the School's services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.