Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 7, 2026
Privacy Commitment
S. M. Memorial School (“the School”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of students, parents, guardians, website visitors, and other individuals who interact with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and other applicable laws of India.
By accessing our website or submitting your information, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Depending on your interaction with our website, we may collect:
- Parent or guardian name
- Student name
- Student’s age or class applying for
- Mobile number
- Email address
- Residential locality or city
- Admission enquiry details
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Information provided during campus visit requests
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, cookies, and website analytics
We only collect personal data necessary for the services we provide.
Purpose of Data Processing
Your personal data may be processed to:
- Respond to admission enquiries
- Schedule campus visits
- Contact parents regarding admissions
- Share school-related information
- Improve our website and services
- Maintain communication with prospective parents
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Protect the security and integrity of our website
We do not process personal data for purposes unrelated to these objectives without obtaining consent where required.
Consent Terms
Where required under applicable law, personal data is processed based on your consent. By submitting forms on our website, you consent to the collection and processing of your information for the stated purposes.
You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
Children's Data
As an educational institution, some information relates to students below 18 years of age. Such information is collected only through or with the knowledge of parents or lawful guardians for admission and educational purposes.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
Personal data may be shared only with:
- Authorized school personnel
- Technology and website service providers working on our behalf
- Government or regulatory authorities where legally required
- Professional advisors where necessary
All such processing is subject to appropriate safeguards.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or loss. While we strive to maintain high security standards, no internet-based transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or to comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Information that is no longer required is securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.
Your Rights
Subject to the DPDP Act, you may have the right to:
- Access information about your personal data
- Request correction or updating of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal data where applicable
- Withdraw consent for future processing
- Raise concerns regarding processing of your personal data
Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable law.
Cookies Declaration
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website usage, and enhance user experience. You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use trusted third-party services such as website analytics, maps, communication platforms, or cloud hosting providers. These services operate under their own privacy practices.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. The latest version will always be available on this website.
Contact Us
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact the School through the contact information provided on our website.