1. Introduction

JEF Public School ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (jefpublicschool.org or associated domains), interact with us for admissions, or engage with our school services.

This policy applies to all users of the website and anyone whose personal data we process in connection with school activities.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Name, date of birth, gender, address, contact numbers, email (parents/guardians & students)
• Academic records, previous school details, photographs
• Parent/guardian occupation, income details (for scholarship/fee concession)
• Medical history, allergies, emergency contacts
• Enquiry form submissions, admission applications, fee payment details

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, referring/exit pages (via cookies & analytics tools)
• Location data (approximate, derived from IP)

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from previous schools (for admission verification), payment gateways, or government portals (for RTE/scholarship applications) with your consent or as permitted by law.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To process admission applications and maintain student records
• To communicate important notices, circulars, fee reminders, exam results
• To provide educational services, attendance tracking, report cards
• To ensure safety and security (CCTV footage, visitor logs, emergency contacts)
• To improve our website and services (analytics)
• To comply with legal obligations (CBSE, RTE Act, Income Tax, etc.)

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential website functions, performance, analytics, and (rarely) marketing purposes. You can manage your preferences via the cookie banner that appears on first visit. For details, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only:

• With service providers (transport, canteen, payment gateway, cloud storage) under strict confidentiality
• With government authorities when required by law
• With affiliated schools or CBSE for academic verification
• In case of school events/photos – only with explicit parental consent

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law (usually 7–10 years after a student leaves the school, as per education board norms).

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law (including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023), you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or update your personal information
• Request deletion (where legally permissible)
• Withdraw consent (where processing is consent-based)
• Grievance redressal

To exercise these rights, contact our Grievance Officer (details below).

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 18. We collect minimal data from minors only with verifiable parental/guardian consent during admission or school-related processes.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us / Grievance Officer

If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

Grievance Officer – Privacy
JEF Public School
[Complete School Address]
Ranchi, Jharkhand – [PIN Code], India
Email: privacy@jefpublicschool.org
Phone: +91-XXXXX-XXXXX

We will respond to your request within the time prescribed under applicable law.