At Birla Open Minds International School, Hajipur, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our students, parents, staff, and other individuals associated with our school. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information we gather during the course of providing educational services and operating our school.
1. Information We Collect:
We may collect various types of personal information, including but not limited to:
- Student Information: We collect personal information about students, such as their names, dates of birth, addresses, contact details, academic records, and health information. This information is necessary for enrollment, academic support, and ensuring the well-being of our students.
- Parent/Guardian Information: We collect personal information about parents/guardians, including their names, contact details, and relationship to the student. This information allows us to communicate effectively with parents/guardians and involve them in their child's education.
- Staff Information: We collect personal information about our staff members, including their names, contact details, qualifications, employment history, and related information. This information is necessary for employment purposes and managing staff-related matters.
- Other Information: We may also collect personal information from individuals who interact with our school, such as visitors to our website, event attendees, and job applicants.
2. How We Use Personal Information:
We use personal information for the following purposes:
- Providing Educational Services: We use personal information to facilitate the provision of educational services, including enrollment, academic support, communication with parents/guardians, and assessment of student progress.
- School Administration: We may use personal information for administrative purposes, such as managing staff employment, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Communication: We may use personal information to communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff members, and other individuals associated with our school. This includes sending important updates, newsletters, event invitations, and other relevant information.
- Safety and Security: We may use personal information to ensure the safety and security of our students, staff, and school premises. This may include monitoring activities, implementing security measures, and responding to emergencies.
- Legal Compliance: We may use and disclose personal information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests and court orders, and cooperating with regulatory authorities.
3. Disclosure of Personal Information:
We may disclose personal information to third parties in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may engage trusted service providers to perform certain functions on our behalf, such as IT support, transportation, and extracurricular activities. These service providers will have access to personal information as necessary to perform their services but are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request. This may include sharing information with law enforcement agencies, regulatory authorities, and government officials.
- Consent: We may disclose personal information with the consent of the individual to whom the information relates or as otherwise required or permitted by applicable privacy laws.
4. Data Security:
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We employ physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to secure personal information and regularly review and enhance our security practices.
5. Data Retention:
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of it in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
6. Your Rights:
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, and delete your information, as permitted by law. If you would like to exercise any of these rights or have any concerns about the processing of your personal information, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
7. Updates to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices and legal requirements. We will notify you of any material updates by posting a prominent notice on our website or by other means of communication.
8. Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Birla Open Minds International School, Hajipur
+91 77070 00241
+91 77070 00240
