Privacy Policy

Welcome to Spoorthi's The Duckling("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our students, parents, guardians, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our school.

By using our website or enrolling your child in our school, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, home address, and other contact details provided during registration or admission inquiries.
• Student Information: Date of birth, class/grade, academic records, health information relevant to school activities, and emergency contact details.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site.
• Communication Data: Messages, emails, or forms submitted through our contact channels.
• Media Consent: Permission for use of photographs or videos of students taken during school events and activities.

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Processing admission applications and managing student enrollment
• Communicating with parents and guardians regarding school activities and student progress
• Sending school newsletters, event invitations, and important announcements
• Improving our website, services, and educational programs
• Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• Ensuring the safety and security of students on campus
• Sharing student achievements on our website or social media (with prior consent)

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website or conducting school business (e.g., payment processors, communication platforms), subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Safety Purposes: To protect the safety and security of students, staff, and the school community.
• Educational Bodies: With CBSE or relevant educational authorities as required for academic records and compliance.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure storage of all physical and digital records
• Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular review and update of our security practices
• CCTV monitoring on campus to ensure student safety

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to best-practice standards.

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of our website.

As a school, we understand the importance of protecting children's privacy. We collect student information solely for educational purposes, and only from parents or guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. All student data is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.

As a parent, guardian, or individual, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you or your child
• Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Withdraw consent for the use of photographs or media featuring your child
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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