1. Introduction

This privacy policy applies to all personal information collected by Maa Gayatri Devi Public School through our website, admission processes, and other interactions with our institution. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

2. Applicability

This privacy policy applies to:

• Current and prospective students
• Parents and guardians
• Current and former visitors to our website
• Staff and faculty members
• Any individual who interacts with our services

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information

• Name, date of birth, and gender
• Contact details (email, phone number, address)
• Parent/guardian information
• Academic records and documents

b) Technical Information

• IP address and browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

c) Collection Methods

• Direct submission through forms (admission, enquiry, contact)
• Automatic collection through cookies and analytics tools
• Third-party integrations (social media, payment gateways)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Processing admissions and enrollment requests
• Communicating important school updates and announcements
• Responding to enquiries and providing support
• Improving our website and services
• Processing fee payments and financial transactions
• Ensuring security and preventing fraud
• Complying with legal obligations
• Analyzing trends to enhance user experience

5. Data Protection & Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure server infrastructure
• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments

6. Information Sharing

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

• With authorized school staff for educational purposes
• With government authorities as required by law (CBSE, education departments)
• With payment processors for fee transactions
• With service providers who assist in website operations

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our website. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out of marketing communications

9. Children's Privacy

As an educational institution, we collect information about minors (students) with the consent of their parents or guardians. We take extra care to protect children's privacy and only collect information necessary for educational purposes.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or grievances regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: mgdpschool@gmail.com
• Phone: +91-7983164223
• Address: Goverdhan-Barsana Road Seeh, Palson, Mathura