*1. Introduction*
Smart School Junior is committed to protecting the privacy and security of students, parents, staff, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in compliance with applicable Indian laws, including the *Information Technology Act, 2000, and the **Right to Privacy* under the *Indian Constitution*.

*2. Information We Collect*
We may collect the following types of information:

*A. Student & Parent Information*
- Name, age, date of birth, gender
- Contact details (address, phone number, email)
- Academic records, attendance, and performance data
- Medical history (for health and safety purposes)
- Photographs/videos (for school records, ID cards, and promotional purposes)
- Aadhaar number (if required for government compliance)

*B. Staff & Faculty Information*
- Professional details (qualifications, experience, salary records)
- Government-issued IDs (PAN, Aadhaar) for employment verification
- Bank details (for salary processing)

*C. Website & Digital Data*
- IP addresses, cookies (for website analytics)
- Login credentials for school portals (e.g., ERP systems)

*3. Purpose of Data Collection*
We use personal information for:
- Student enrollment, academic progress tracking, and communication
- School administration, fee processing, and transportation services
- Compliance with government regulations (e.g., CBSE/ICSE, UDISE+)
- Security and emergency management
- School publications, websites, and social media (with consent)

*4. Data Sharing & Disclosure*
We do not sell personal data. Information may be shared with:
- *Government authorities* (as required by law, e.g., CBSE, NCERT)
- *Third-party service providers* (e.g., transport, cloud storage, payment gateways)
- *School-affiliated bodies* (e.g., alumni associations, sports boards)
- *Emergency services* (in case of medical/security incidents)

*5. Data Security Measures*
- *Access Control:* Only authorized personnel can access sensitive data.
- *Encryption:* Digital data is secured with encryption and firewalls.
- *Physical Security:* Paper records are stored in locked cabinets.
- *Training:* Staff are trained on data protection best practices.

*6. Retention of Data*
- Student records are retained as per *CBSE/ICSE guidelines* (typically up to 5 years after leaving school).
- Financial records are kept for *7 years* (as per Indian tax laws).

*7. Parental & Student Rights*
- *Access & Correction:* Parents/guardians may request to review or update their child’s data.
- *Withdrawal of Consent:* Parents may opt out of non-essential data usage (e.g., photographs).
- *Deletion Requests:* Data may be deleted where legally permissible.

*8. Cookies & Online Tracking*
Our website uses cookies for functionality and analytics. Parents/visitors can disable cookies via browser settings.

*9. Grievance Redressal*
For privacy-related concerns, contact:
Designated Grievance Officer:* [Name]
Email: admin@smartschooljunior.co.in
Phone: 9906380159

*10. Updates to Privacy Policy*
This policy may be revised periodically. The latest version will be posted on the school website.

By enrolling at [ SmartSchool Junior], you acknowledge and consent to this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy outlines the practices of Smart School Junior (“we,” “us,” or “our”) regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our services (“Services”), including our website located at smartschooljunior.co.in and any related applications.

1. Information we collect: We may collect various types of personal information, including:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our website and services.
Cookies & Tracking Technology: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience.

2. How we collect information: We collect information through:

Direct Interaction: When you fill out forms on our website or communicate with us directly.
Automated Technologies: Cookies and tracking tools that gather data about your browsing actions.

3. Purpose of Data Collection: we use the collected data for various purposes, including:

To provide and maintain our Services.
To notify you about changes to our Services.
To allow you to participate in interactive features when you choose to do so.
To provide customer support.
To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our Services.

4. Sharing of your information

We may share your personal information with:

Service provider: Third-party vendors who assist us in providing our Services.
Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights or the rights of others.

5. Data Retention:

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We will delete your data when it is no longer needed.

6. Your Rights:

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
The right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured format.
The right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your personal information.

7. Security of your information:

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

8. Changes to this privacy policy:

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated effective date.

we don’t have any cancelation and refund policy

Smart School Junior
Dina Nagar, Near D.N Palace, Udhampur
Udhampur, J&K(UT)
www.smartschooljunior.co.In
9906380159