Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st April 2025 | Indo American Public School, Udaipur

Indo American Public School (hereinafter referred to as “IAPS” or “the School”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all personal information shared with us by students, parents, guardians, staff, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information in accordance with applicable laws and our institutional values.

1. Information We Collect

IAPS collects personal information through admission forms, inquiry submissions, contact forms on our website, and direct communication with parents and guardians. The types of information we may collect include:

Student details: name, date of birth, class, academic records, health information, and emergency contact details.
Parent/Guardian details: name, address, contact number, email address, and occupation.
Website usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and interaction data collected through cookies and analytics tools for improving our website experience.
Photographs and videos taken during school events, sports days, annual functions, and other campus activities.
Payment and fee-related information for admission and school fee transactions.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely for legitimate educational and administrative purposes, including:

Processing admission applications and maintaining accurate student records.
Communicating with parents and guardians regarding academic progress, school events, fee updates, and important notices.
Maintaining health and safety records for students on campus.
Sending newsletters, school magazines, event invitations, and promotional information about IAPS activities and admissions.
Complying with CBSE regulations and mandatory disclosure requirements.
Improving the functionality and content of our website based on usage data.

3. Sharing of Information

IAPS does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

With CBSE or other regulatory authorities as required for affiliation, examination, and compliance purposes.
With authorised school staff, teachers, and administrative personnel on a need-to-know basis.
With service providers (such as transport operators or health service partners) who assist in delivering school services, bound by confidentiality obligations.
When required by law, court order, or government authority.

4. Photographs, Videos & Student Media

IAPS may photograph or record students during school events and activities for use in school publications, the school website, social media pages, and promotional materials. Parents who do not wish their child’s image to be used for such purposes must notify the school in writing at the time of admission or at the beginning of each academic session.

5. Data Security

We take all reasonable technical and organisational precautions to protect personal data from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. Physical records are stored securely on school premises, and digital data is protected with access controls. Only authorised personnel have access to sensitive student and parent information.

6. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website (www.indoamericanpublicschool.com) may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather anonymised usage statistics. Cookies do not store personally identifiable information. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain features of the website may not function as intended.

7. Retention of Information

IAPS retains student records for the duration of their enrolment and for a reasonable period thereafter, as required by CBSE norms and applicable regulations. Information that is no longer required is securely disposed of.

8. Your Rights

Parents, guardians, and staff members have the right to:

Request access to the personal information held by the school.
Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information.
Withdraw consent for the use of photographs or promotional materials (subject to operational constraints).

Requests may be submitted in writing to the school office or via email.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites such as CBSE portals, educational resources, or social media platforms. IAPS is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Policy

IAPS reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, school operations, or data practices. Updated versions will be published on our website. Continued use of our website or school services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Address: Golden Arcadia Balicha, National Highway No. 8, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001

Email: indoamericanschool@yahoo.co.in

Phone: +91-8852977973

Website: www.indoamericanpublicschool.com