Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10 September 2026
Gurukul English Medium School, Vazirabad, Nanded ("Gurukul English Medium School", "School", "we", "our", or "us") respects the privacy of students, parents, guardians, staff, visitors, and other users of our website.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and process information provided through our website, online admission facilities, enquiry forms, student/parent services, online payment facilities, and other digital services.
By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including:
* Student's name
* Parent/guardian name
* Date of birth
* Class and academic information
* Mobile number
* Email address
* Residential/address information
* Admission and enquiry details
* Information submitted through online forms
* Information required for school-related services
* Payment and transaction reference information
* Login or account information for authorised users
* Any other information voluntarily provided to the School
We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, including:
* IP address
* Browser type
* Device type
* Operating system
* Pages visited
* Date and time of access
* Referring website
* General website usage information
We aim to collect only information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
2. How We Use Personal Information
We may use the information collected to:
* Process admission enquiries and applications
* Contact parents and guardians
* Provide information about the School
* Process student-related requests
* Provide student and parent services
* Manage school communications
* Process applicable payments
* Issue receipts and transaction confirmations
* Provide academic or administrative information
* Respond to enquiries and requests
* Improve our website and digital services
* Maintain website security
* Prevent fraud, misuse, and unauthorised access
* Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
3. Admission and Enquiry Forms
Information submitted through admission, registration, enquiry, contact, or other forms may be used by the School to process the relevant request.
This may include contacting the parent or guardian by:
* Telephone
* Email
* SMS
* WhatsApp
* Other appropriate communication channels
Parents and guardians should ensure that information submitted to the School is accurate and up to date.
4. Student and Parent Information
The School may process student and parent information for legitimate educational, administrative, academic, communication, safety, and operational purposes.
Where information relates to a student, parents or authorised guardians may be required to provide or authorise such information as appropriate.
The School takes reasonable steps to protect student information and restrict access to authorised persons.
5. Photographs, Videos and School Activities
The School may publish photographs, videos, achievements, event information, and activity-related content on its website or official communication channels for legitimate school, educational, informational, and institutional purposes.
Where applicable, the School will follow its internal policies and applicable legal requirements relating to such content.
6. Online Payments
Our website may provide online payment facilities for applicable school fees, admission-related payments, activities, or other charges.
Payments may be processed through third-party payment gateways.
The School generally receives transaction-related information necessary to identify and reconcile a payment. Full payment-card information, such as card numbers or security codes, may be handled directly by the relevant payment service provider and may not be stored by the School.
Users should review the privacy policy of the relevant payment provider where applicable.
7. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
* Enable essential website functionality
* Remember preferences
* Improve website performance
* Understand website traffic
* Analyse website usage
* Support website security
* Improve user experience
For additional information, please refer to our **Cookie Policy**.
8. Third-Party Services
Our website may use or link to third-party services, including:
* Payment gateways
* Google services
* Google Maps
* YouTube
* Analytics services
* Social media platforms
* Hosting and infrastructure providers
* Student management or educational technology services
Third-party providers may process information according to their own terms and privacy policies.
The School does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
9. Sharing of Personal Information
The School does not sell personal information.
We may share information with authorised service providers or third parties where reasonably necessary to:
* Provide requested services
* Process payments
* Maintain website infrastructure
* Provide technical support
* Maintain security
* Provide communication services
* Operate educational or administrative systems
* Comply with legal obligations
Information will be shared only to the extent reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
We may also disclose information where required by applicable law, court order, governmental authority, or other lawful requirement.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:
* Unauthorised access
* Unauthorised disclosure
* Loss
* Misuse
* Alteration
* Destruction
However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Accordingly, while we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for:
* Providing school services
* Maintaining academic and administrative records
* Processing admissions
* Maintaining financial records
* Responding to enquiries
* Meeting legal or regulatory requirements
* Resolving disputes
* Maintaining security and legitimate institutional records
When information is no longer required, it may be securely deleted, anonymised, or otherwise handled in accordance with applicable requirements.
12. Children's Privacy
As an educational institution, the School may necessarily collect and process information relating to students, including children.
Such information is collected and used for legitimate educational, administrative, safety, academic, communication, and operational purposes.
Parents or authorised guardians may contact the School regarding the handling of student information.
The School will take reasonable steps to protect children's personal information and handle it in accordance with applicable laws and school policies.
13. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or online services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of those external websites.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing personal information.
14. Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable law, individuals may have rights concerning their personal information, including rights to:
* Request information regarding personal data processed by the School
* Request correction of inaccurate information
* Request deletion of information where applicable
* Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
* Raise a privacy-related grievance
* Exercise other rights available under applicable data-protection laws
Requests relating to a student's information may need to be submitted by an authorised parent or guardian.
The School may require reasonable information to verify the identity and authority of the person making a request.
15. Consent
Where consent is required by applicable law, the School may seek consent before collecting or processing personal information for the relevant purpose.
Where processing is based on consent, consent may be withdrawn subject to applicable law and any legal or operational requirements for retaining certain information.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect processing that was lawfully carried out before withdrawal.
16. Marketing and Communications
The School may use contact information provided by parents, guardians, students, or visitors to send school-related communications, including:
* Admission updates
* Academic information
* Circulars
* Events
* Important notices
* Administrative communications
* Other information relating to the School
Where applicable, users may contact the School regarding preferences for receiving non-essential communications.
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
The School may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
* School services
* Website functionality
* Technology
* Data-processing practices
* Legal or regulatory requirements
Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised Effective Date.
We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
18. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact us.
Gurukul English Medium School
Vazirabad, Nanded, Maharashtra – 431601
Phone: +91 9860571401
Landline: 02462-235951
Email: [gurukulvazirabad@gmail.com]
For privacy-related requests, please mention **"Privacy Request"** in the subject line of your email.
Website: [www.gurukulschoolnanded.com](http://www.gurukulschoolnanded.com)
Last Updated: 10 September 2026
