Introduction
Geetanjali International School, Mandur, Bangalore is committed to protecting the privacy of students, parents, guardians, alumni, visitors and everyone who interacts with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share and protect personal data when you visit https://geetanjaliinternationalschool.com/ or share information with us for admissions, enquiries, events or other school services.
By using the Website or submitting your information to us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
a) Information you provide to us
- Parent or guardian details: name, phone number, email address, residential address
- Student details: name, date of birth, grade applying for, previous school, academic records
- Enquiry, admission, campus visit, event registration or contact form submissions
- Career applications: name, contact details, qualifications, resume
- Feedback, testimonials, survey responses and communications with us
b) Information collected automatically
- IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, referring website, and general location
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
c) Information from third parties
- Leads received through advertising platforms such as Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and Google lead forms
- Information from education portals or partners where you have enquired about the School
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries and schedule campus tours or counselling sessions
- Process admission applications and communicate admission updates
- Provide school services, circulars, event invitations and announcements
- Share relevant information via phone, SMS, email and WhatsApp
- Improve our Website, content, campaigns and parent experience
- Measure the performance of our advertising and marketing activities
- Evaluate job applications
- Comply with legal, regulatory and CBSE or Cambridge requirements
- Prevent fraud, misuse and security incidents
4. Children’s Data
We understand the importance of safeguarding children’s information. Any personal data relating to a child (under 18 years) is collected only through a parent or legal guardian and with their consent. We do not knowingly collect data directly from children through the Website, and we do not use children’s data for tracking, behavioural monitoring or targeted advertising. If you believe a child has shared information with us without parental consent, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
5. Legal Basis and Consent
We process personal data based on your consent, to fulfil a request you have made, or to meet legal obligations. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us using the details in Section 12. Withdrawal will not affect processing already carried out, and may limit our ability to provide certain services.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to make the Website function properly, understand how visitors use it, and measure the effectiveness of our marketing. These may include:
- Essential cookies for core Website functionality
- Analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to understand traffic and usage
- Advertising and remarketing cookies or pixels (such as Meta Pixel and Google Ads) to measure campaigns and show relevant School information
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect Website performance.
7. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only with:
- Authorised School staff who need it to serve you
- Trusted service providers such as website hosting, CRM, communication, analytics and payment partners, who are bound to keep data confidential
- Educational boards, government or regulatory authorities where required by law
- Law enforcement or courts when legally compelled
- Other parties with your explicit consent
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law. Admission enquiry data that does not result in enrolment is retained for [12/24] months, after which it is deleted or anonymised. Student records are retained as required by applicable education regulations.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational safeguards, including access controls, secure servers and encryption where appropriate, to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure. No online transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take data protection seriously and review our practices regularly.
10. Your Rights
Under applicable Indian law, you have the right to:
- Access a summary of the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request erasure of your data, subject to legal retention requirements
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Nominate another person to exercise your rights in case of death or incapacity
- Raise a grievance and receive a timely response
To exercise any of these rights, write to us at the contact details below. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to external websites, social media pages or tools (for example Instagram, YouTube, Google Maps). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties, and we encourage you to read their policies.
12. Contact and Grievance Officer
For questions, requests or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
Geetanjali International School, Mandur
Mandur, Bangalore, Karnataka, [PIN code]
Email: [admission@thechirec.com]
Phone: 9154199950/ 9281113776
Response time: within [7 to 15] working days
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology or our practices. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review it periodically.