Walchand D. Sancheti English Medium School (CBSE), with a legacy since 1885, offers a balanced education that blends values, tradition, and modern learning.
Introduction
Welcome to Walchand D. Sancheti School's Privacy Policy. We are committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of your personally identifiable information. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information about students, parents, and website visitors.
By using our website or enrolling your child in our school, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our educational services:
Personal Information:
- Student Information: Name, date of birth, gender, photograph, academic records, attendance, health information, and emergency contact details
- Parent/Guardian Information: Name, contact details (phone, email, address), occupation, and identification documents
- Financial Information: Fee payment details, transaction records, and billing information
- Website Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our website
Automatically Collected Information:
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Log data including access times and pages viewed
- Device identifiers and mobile network information
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Educational Services: Managing admissions, maintaining academic records, tracking student progress, and communicating with parents about their child's education
- Safety and Security: Ensuring campus safety through CCTV monitoring, visitor management, and emergency contact protocols
- Communication: Sending important updates, newsletters, event invitations, and administrative notifications
- Financial Management: Processing fee payments, generating receipts, and maintaining financial records
- Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements, responding to legal requests, and protecting our rights
- Website Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience and functionality
We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Educational Partners: With CBSE board and other educational authorities as required for academic purposes
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist in operations (payment processors, IT services, transportation providers) under strict confidentiality agreements
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulations
- Emergency Situations: With medical professionals or emergency services when necessary for student safety
- With Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific purposes
Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:
- Physical Security: Restricted access to physical files, secure storage facilities, and CCTV surveillance
- Digital Security: Encryption, firewalls, secure servers, and regular security audits
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis with password protection
- Staff Training: Regular training for all staff members on data protection and privacy practices
- Secure Disposal: Proper disposal of physical and electronic records containing personal information
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Please use caution when sharing sensitive information online.
Student Privacy Protection
We take special care to protect student information and comply with applicable child protection laws:
- Student records are maintained confidentially and shared only with authorized personnel
- Photographs or videos of students are used only with parental consent
- Student information is never shared with third parties for commercial purposes
- Academic records are maintained securely and retained as per legal requirements
- Students' online activities on school platforms are monitored for safety purposes
- Personal information of students under 18 is handled with additional care and parental oversight
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you or your child
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Objection: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
- Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Post a notice on our website and/or send an email notification
- Provide a summary of key changes
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Address: Near Indo-Swiss Centre of Excellence, Koregaon Bhima Taluka Shirur, Dist Pune-412216
We will respond to your inquiry within 7 days.