Privacy Policy

Nashik Cambridge School is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, families, staff, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to ensure your information remains secure.

Personal Information: When you enquire about admissions, submit applications, or register for events, we collect information such as names, contact details, academic records, and family information.
Student Admission Data: This includes student names, dates of birth, previous academic records, parent/guardian contact information, medical information, and any special educational needs.
Career Application Data: For job applicants, we collect resumes/CVs, educational qualifications, work experience, contact information, and references.
Student Records: Academic records, attendance, behavioral reports, health information, and emergency contacts for enrolled students.
Website Usage: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and technical information like IP address and browser type.
Communication Records: We maintain records of communications with parents, students, applicants, and stakeholders.
Payment Information: When processing fees or other payments, we collect necessary financial information through secure payment processors.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various educational and administrative purposes, including:

Processing admissions applications and enrollment
Managing student records and academic progress
Communicating with parents about student progress, school events, and announcements
Ensuring student safety and providing appropriate health services
Processing payments for fees and other school-related expenses
Improving our website and digital services
Complying with legal requirements and obligations
Addressing inquiries, concerns, and requests from parents and students

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We understand the sensitive nature of educational information and are committed to protecting privacy. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

Educational partners: We may share information with educational service providers who help us deliver our educational programs.
Legal requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or court order.
Protection of rights: We may share information when we believe it's necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
With consent: We will share information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.

All third-party service providers who receive information from us are bound by confidentiality obligations and are not permitted to use the information for any other purpose.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and collect usage information. These technologies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
Preference cookies: Allow our website to remember your preferences and choices.

Most web browsers allow control over cookies through browser settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set.

5. Student Privacy Protections

We take special care to protect the privacy of our students and comply with all applicable educational privacy laws. Our practices include:

Limiting access to student records to authorized school personnel with legitimate educational interests
Obtaining appropriate consent before publishing or displaying student photographs, videos, or work samples
Providing parents with access to their children's educational records upon request
Ensuring that third-party educational service providers adhere to our privacy standards
Training staff on student privacy protection and data security practices

6. Admission and Career Application Data

We collect specific information for admission and career applications through our website:

Student Admission Applications:

Student's personal details (name, date of birth, address, contact information)
Parent/guardian information and contact details
Previous academic records and transcripts
Medical information and special needs (if applicable)
Emergency contact information
Any additional documents submitted as part of the application process

Career Applications:

Personal and contact information
Resume/CV and cover letters
Educational qualifications and certifications
Work experience and employment history
Professional references
Any additional documents submitted with the application

Retention Policy: Admission and career application data is retained for a period of 3 years from the date of application. Successful applicants' data becomes part of our student or employee records and is subject to different retention policies.

Consent: By submitting admission or career applications through our website, you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of the provided information for the purposes outlined in this policy.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

Secure storage of physical records
Password protection and encryption for digital information
Regular security assessments and updates
Staff training on data protection and security procedures
Restricted access to sensitive information on a need-to-know basis

While we strive to protect your information, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee that information may not be accessed, disclosed, altered, or destroyed by breach of any of our physical, technical, or managerial safeguards.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding the personal information we collect about you and your children:

Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you or your child.
Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: In certain circumstances, you can request that we delete your information, subject to our legal obligations to maintain certain records.
Opt-out: You can opt out of receiving non-essential communications from us.
Consent withdrawal: You can withdraw any consent you have previously given for specific processing of your information.

To exercise these rights, please contact our school administration using the contact details provided below.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Nashik Cambridge School
Survey No. 716/3, Pathardi Phata, P&T Colony,
Near Pethe Nagar, Maharashtra 422010
Email: privacy@ncsnskedu.in
Phone: +91 253 2379403

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible and within any timeframes required by applicable law.