Privacy Policy & Data Security

St. Xaviers Public School ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website, fill forms, or contact us.

1. Information We Collect

  • Information you provide: Name, phone number, email address, student details (if shared), messages, enquiry details, and any attachments you submit via forms or email.
  • Website usage information: Pages visited, device type, browser type, IP address, approximate location, and referral source (collected through server logs and analytics, if enabled).
  • Cookies: Small files that help improve site performance and user experience (if cookies are used on the website).

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To respond to enquiries and provide requested information
  • To process admission related queries (if applicable)
  • To communicate updates related to school information you requested
  • To improve website performance, content, and user experience
  • To protect our website and users against fraud, misuse, or security threats

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in these cases:

  • Service providers: Hosting, email, SMS/WhatsApp communication, analytics, or technical support partners who help operate the website (only as needed and under confidentiality).
  • Legal obligations: If required by law, court order, or government request.
  • Safety and security: To investigate or prevent illegal activities, suspected fraud, or threats to safety.

4. Data Security Measures

We follow reasonable security practices to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or loss. Measures may include:

  • Secure hosting environment and access controls
  • Limited access to personal data by authorized staff only
  • Regular updates and security monitoring (as applicable)
  • Use of HTTPS/SSL where enabled on the website

Note: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we take best efforts, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as needed to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law and school records policies.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and understand traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.

7. Third Party Links

Our website may contain links to third party websites (for example Google Maps or payment links). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

8. Children’s Privacy

We collect student related information only when it is provided by parents/guardians or authorized persons for admission/enquiry purposes. If you believe a child has provided personal data without consent, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

9. Your Rights

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and school record requirements). To make a request, contact us using the details below.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.