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Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Effective Date: June 2025  |  Last Updated: June 2025
Data Protected
Encrypted & Secure
Never Sold
India Law Compliant
Child-Safe Practices

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Shri Brahmanand Vidya Mandir Sainik School Chaparda, a CBSE-affiliated Sainik School, collects, processes, stores, and protects personal information of students, parents, guardians, staff, and visitors through our official website. We are fully committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your data with the highest standards of care, dignity, and transparency.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of information as described herein. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website immediately.

This policy applies to information shared in relation to admissions, academics, school communication, cadet life, residential administration, official notices, and other institutional activities of the School.


2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information that is necessary and relevant to the purposes of operating a CBSE-affiliated Sainik School and responding to your queries. Below is a summary of what we may collect:

Category Examples How Collected
Personal Identity Full name, date of birth, gender, nationality Admission & registration forms
Contact Details Email address, phone number, postal address Contact / inquiry forms
Academic Information Class, section, GR number, previous school details Admission application
Parent / Guardian Data Name, occupation, contact, relationship to student Admission & registration forms
Medical Information Health declarations relevant to residential living Medical / admission forms (where required)
Technical Data IP address, browser type, pages visited, device info Automatically via server logs & cookies
Communication Data Messages submitted via contact & feedback forms Website forms
We never collect sensitive personal data such as biometric data, financial account numbers, or Aadhaar details through this website unless explicitly required by law, and only through secure, dedicated channels.

3. How We Use Your Information

All personal information collected is used exclusively for legitimate educational, administrative, and operational purposes. Specifically, we use your data to:

  • Respond to inquiries, questions, and requests submitted through the website
  • Process and evaluate student admission applications and related documentation
  • Maintain student enrollment, academic, and residential administration records
  • Send official School communications — notices, circulars, news updates, and event information
  • Facilitate communication between parents, guardians, and the School administration
  • Comply with applicable educational regulations and legal obligations under Indian law, including CBSE-related and institutional compliance requirements
  • Improve the performance, content, and user experience of our website
  • Ensure website security, prevent fraud, and detect unauthorized access
We do not use your personal data for marketing, profiling, automated decision-making, or any commercial purpose whatsoever.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with any third party for commercial or advertising purposes. Your data may be shared only in the following strictly limited circumstances:

  • With government authorities, defence establishment bodies, or affiliated educational boards (e.g., CBSE, Sainik Schools Society) where required for academic certification, inspection, or regulatory compliance
  • With trusted technology service providers who assist in hosting and maintaining our website, under strict confidentiality and data processing agreements
  • With law enforcement authorities or courts when legally required by an order, warrant, or applicable law
  • In the event of a formal restructuring or transfer of School operations, with appropriate data protection safeguards maintained
Any third party that accesses your data is contractually bound to confidentiality and is permitted to use it only for the specific stated purpose. We do not allow third parties to use your data for their own purposes.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your experience, maintain your session, and help us understand how visitors interact with our site. We use the following types of cookies:

You may disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some pages.


6. Data Security

We implement robust technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our implemented safeguards include:

  • HTTPS / TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
  • HTTP-only, SameSite=Strict, and Secure-flagged session cookies to prevent session hijacking
  • CSRF token verification on all form submissions to prevent cross-site request forgery
  • Rate limiting on all pages to protect against brute-force and denial-of-service attacks
  • Content Security Policy (CSP), X-Frame-Options, and XSS Protection response headers
  • Referrer-Policy enforcement to limit information leakage between requests
  • Strict access controls — only authorised personnel may access personal data
  • Regular security audits and server software update practices
While we take every reasonable precaution, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage users to use strong passwords and notify us immediately if they suspect any unauthorized access.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law or educational regulations.

Data Type Retention Period
Contact / Inquiry submissions Up to 12 months from submission date
Student admission & academic records Duration of enrollment + statutory period thereafter
Staff employment records Duration of employment + statutory retention period
Server logs (IP, access data) Up to 90 days for security monitoring
Session & cookie data Until browser session ends or cookies are cleared

Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or permanently anonymised so that it can no longer be associated with any individual.


8. Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the following rights in relation to your personal information held by the School. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy.

Right to Access
Right to Correction
Right to Deletion
Right to Object
Right to Portability
Withdraw Consent

We will respond to all valid requests within 7 working days. In certain circumstances, we may be unable to fulfill a request if doing so would conflict with our legal obligations or the rights of others.


9. Children's Privacy

As a residential Sainik School primarily serving minors, we place the highest priority on the privacy and safety of children in our care. We handle student data with exceptional care and strictly limit what is collected and shared.

  • Student personal data is collected only for legitimate educational and administrative purposes, with the full knowledge and consent of parents or legal guardians
  • Individual student information — including names, GR numbers, and class details — is never publicly disclosed on the website
  • All staff and personnel who access student data are subject to strict confidentiality obligations
  • Parents or legal guardians may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their child's personal data at any time by contacting the School administration
  • We comply with all applicable provisions of Indian law regarding the protection of minors' personal data
If you believe a child's personal data has been collected without appropriate consent, please contact us immediately and we will take prompt corrective action.

10. Photographs & Media

As a CBSE-affiliated Sainik School, photographs and videos from academic events, assemblies, parades, sports days, cadet activities, ceremonies, and institutional programs may appear on this website for informational, educational, and limited promotional purposes.

  • Group photographs from School events may be published in the public interest of showcasing School activities
  • Individual photographs of students are published only with prior written consent from parents or guardians
  • Staff photographs may appear on the website as part of official School information
  • If you wish to request removal of a photograph in which you or your child appears, please contact us and we will address it promptly
  • Images published on this website may not be reproduced, reused, or shared by third parties without the School's written permission

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites such as government portals, affiliated educational boards, or partner organizations. This Privacy Policy applies solely to our website and does not govern the practices of any third-party sites.

  • We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or security of any externally linked website
  • Clicking a third-party link will direct you away from our website; we encourage you to review the privacy policy of that site
  • The presence of a link on our website does not constitute an endorsement of that website, its content, or its privacy practices

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update, amend, or replace this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, applicable laws, or operational requirements. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.


13. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to the School administration. We are committed to addressing all privacy-related concerns promptly and transparently.

Shri Brahmanand Vidya Mandir Sainik School Chaparda

Our administration team is available to assist with any privacy-related queries, data requests, or concerns. We aim to respond to all requests within 6 working days.

Address Chaparda, Gujarat, India
Email officesschaparda@gmail.com
Phone +91-XXXXXXXXXX
Office Hours Mon – Sat, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM