Privacy Policy

Effective date: 29-10-2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Vande Mataram Uchhatar Madhyamik Vidyalaya ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects personal information on our website (the "Website"). By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

  • Contact details such as name, phone number, email address, and postal address when provided voluntarily through contact or admission forms.
  • Student or parent/guardian information provided for registration, academic inquiries, or school communication.
  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and visit timestamps collected via server logs.
  • Tracking Data collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 3).

2. How We Use Information

  • To respond to inquiries and communicate important school information.
  • To provide registration and administrative services related to the school.
  • To analyze website usage and improve our services and user experience.
  • For Advertising: To measure the effectiveness of our ad campaigns and to show you relevant information about our school on third-party platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

3. Cookies and Third-Party Advertising

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as the Meta Pixel) to enhance website functionality and understand user behavior.

  • The Meta Pixel: This tool allows us to track user actions after they see or click on a Meta advertisement. This helps us measure the efficacy of our ads for statistical and market research purposes. The data collected is anonymous to us; however, Meta may connect this data with your Facebook/Instagram account and use it for its own advertising purposes.
  • Control: You can opt-out of interest-based advertising through your Facebook Ad Settings or by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance. You can also disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

4. Sharing Information

We will not share your personal information publicly without your consent, except in the following situations:

  • To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests.
  • With third-party service providers (such as hosting, email services, or analytics providers) who process data on our behalf and are contractually required to keep your data confidential.

5. Children’s Privacy

As an educational institution, we take the privacy of minors seriously. If we collect personal information from children under 18, we do so with parental or guardian consent. Parents or guardians may contact us at any time to review or request the removal of a child’s personal information.

6. Data Security

We maintain reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, for the duration of a student's enrollment, or to comply with legal and academic record-keeping obligations.

8. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., educational portals). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their specific policies.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. You may also withdraw your consent for data processing at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be posted on the Website with an updated "Effective Date."

Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests:

  • Email: vandematram0801@gmail.com
  • Address: Vishtara, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh

Disclaimer: This policy is provided for informational purposes. If your school handles highly sensitive data, it is recommended to have this reviewed by a legal professional in your jurisdiction.