1. Introduction

St.Cecilia's Public School is committed to safeguarding the privacy of all students, parents, teachers, and staff members who access our website and mobile application. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in accordance with Indian law and the norms laid down by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information, directly or indirectly, from you:

a) Student and Parent Data:

• Student name, admission number, class, date of birth, gender

• Parent/guardian names, contact details (phone, email, address)

• Academic records, exam results (internal and board), attendance

• Health records (for emergency/school health compliance)

• Aadhaar number (only where mandated and with consent)

• Photographs/videos for school-related events and identification

b) Staff and Faculty Data:

• Name, designation, qualifications, contact details

• Bank account information for salary purposes

• Attendance, performance reviews, and background checks

c) Technical and Usage Data:

• IP address, device and browser type, operating system

• Activity logs, usage patterns, session information on website/app

3. How We Use This Information

We collect and process personal information for the following legitimate educational and administrative purposes:

• Student admission, enrolment, and registration

• CBSE-related academic processes, including examination registration, mark entry, and performance monitoring

• Communication between school and parents/guardians

• Access to digital academic resources (homework, e-books, results, notices)

• Fee payment and receipt generation

• School safety, transport management, and attendance tracking

• Compliance with CBSE directives, audit requirements, and Indian laws

4. Sharing of Information

We may share information only under the following conditions:

• With CBSE or government bodies, when mandated for academic registration, examination, or reporting

• With authorized third-party service providers (e.g., SMS platforms, EdTech services, ERP vendors), under confidentiality agreements, strictly for educational purposes

• With law enforcement or regulators, as required under Indian law

We do not sell or trade personal information to any third party.

5. Data Security

We employ industry-standard security practices, including:

• Secure servers, firewalls, and data encryption

• Role-based access to sensitive information

• Regular security reviews and staff training

• Multi-layer authentication for administrative access

6. Data Retention

We retain student and staff data only as long as necessary for academic and regulatory purposes, or as required by CBSE guidelines and Indian legal obligations.

7. Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the right to:

• Request access to your data held by the school

• Request correction of inaccurate or outdated data

• Request limited erasure, subject to academic/legal obligations

• Withdraw consent (where consent was required and given)

To raise a request, contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) or school administration at the contact details below.

8. Children’s Privacy

We ensure special protection for data belonging to students under the age of 18. Personal information is collected only with parental or guardian consent, in accordance with CBSE and Indian child data protection principles.

9. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy as needed. All updates will be posted on our website/app with the effective date. Continued use of the platform indicates agreement with the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights, please contact:

St. Cecilia's Public School
F-Block, Vikaspuri, New Delhi - 110018
CBSE Affiliation No: 2730131
Email: info@cecilia.in
Phone: 011-45535761