Vivek High School, Chandigarh
Vivek High School, Chandigarh (“the School”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us by students, parents, staff, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal data in accordance with applicable Indian laws and educational best practices.
- Information We CollectWe may collect the following categories of information:
- Student Information: Name, date of birth, gender, address, parent/guardian details, admission forms, academic records, attendance, health/medical information, extracurricular participation.
- Parent/Guardian Information: Contact details, occupation, identification documents (where required), financial details for fee processing.
- Staff Information: Professional qualifications, employment records, background verification, payroll details.
- Website/App Usage Data: IP address, browser type, cookies, and usage logs when parents/students use our online portals or mobile apps.
- CCTV and Security Data: Images and video recordings for campus safety.
- How We Use Your InformationThe School uses personal data for the following purposes:
- Student admission, enrollment, and academic administration.
- Communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress, events, and school activities.
- Fee collection, scholarships, and financial transactions.
- Ensuring student safety, welfare, and health.
- Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Improving our educational services and digital platforms.
- Sharing of InformationWe do not sell or rent personal information. However, we may share information in the following cases:
- With educational boards (CBSE/ICSE/State) for examinations and certifications.
- With service providers (IT support, transport, payment processors) strictly for operational purposes.
- With government authorities as required under law.
- With emergency/medical personnel in case of health-related incidents.
- Data SecurityWe implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data, including:
- Password-protected databases and restricted access.
- Encryption for sensitive data.
- Regular audits and compliance checks.
- CCTV monitoring for campus security.
- Data Retention
- Student records are retained for the duration of enrollment and for a reasonable period thereafter, as required by law.
- Employee records are maintained during and after employment, as per statutory requirements.
- Financial records are kept in compliance with applicable accounting laws.
- Rights of Parents, Students, and StaffYou have the right to:
- Access and review the information the School holds about you.
- Request corrections to inaccurate information.
- Withdraw consent for specific data processing (where legally applicable).
- Raise concerns regarding misuse of personal data.
Requests can be made by writing to the School’s Data Protection Officer at vivek38@vivekhighschool.edu.in || 0172-2699429.
- Cookies and Digital PlatformsWhen using the School’s website or mobile app:
- Cookies may be used to improve user experience.
- No sensitive personal data is stored in cookies.
- Users can disable cookies in their browser settings, though some features may not work properly.
- Policy UpdatesThe School reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be communicated via the school website, notice boards, or parent communication channels.
- Contact InformationFor queries or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Vivek High School Sector 38, Chandigarh, India Email: vivek38@vivekhighschool.edu.in Phone: 0172-2699429