Privacy Policy

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1. Introduction

PS Senior Secondary School (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the PS Senior Secondary School mobile application (“App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information of parents, students, and staff who use our App.

By using the App, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide school communication services.

2.1 Information You Provide

• Student name, admission number, class and section
• Parent/guardian name and contact details
• Login credentials (username and password)
• Messages or feedback sent through the App

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (mobile model, operating system version)
• App usage data (to improve performance and reliability)
• Push notification token (required for sending alerts to your device)

2.3 No Sensitive Personal Data

We do not collect or store financial information, precise location data, health data, biometric data, or any other sensitive categories of personal information.

3. How We Use the Information

We use the collected information strictly for school-related purposes, including:

• Allowing parents to view school notices, circulars, and academic updates
• Sending important school notifications and announcements
• Providing secure login access to authorized parents and staff
• Improving the functionality, performance, and security of the App
• Providing technical and user support

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third-party advertisers.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With school administration: for academic, administrative, and communication purposes.
• With service providers: such as hosting providers or notification services, solely to operate and maintain the App. These providers are required to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.
• When required by law: if we are legally obligated to respond to a court order, legal process, or government request.

We do not share information with marketing agencies or unrelated third parties.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

• Storing information on secure servers with restricted access
• Encrypting passwords and never storing them in plain text
• Using secure communication protocols (such as HTTPS) where applicable

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Users are encouraged to keep their login credentials confidential.

6. Children’s Privacy

The App is intended to be used primarily by parents/guardians and authorized school staff. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13. Any information related to students is provided by the school administration or parents/guardians for legitimate educational and communication purposes.

7. Permissions Used by the App

The App may request the following permissions on your device:

• Internet Access: to retrieve circulars, notices, and other school-related content.
• Push Notifications: to send school updates, reminders, and important alerts.
• Storage Access (optional): to download and save attachments such as PDF circulars, timetables, or homework files.

The App does not access your contacts, photos, microphone, camera, or precise location, unless explicitly stated and consented to in future updates.

8. Third-Party Services

The App may use third-party services that assist us in delivering its features. These services may collect limited information as part of their normal operation. Examples include:

• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM): used for sending push notifications to your device.
• Hosting/Backend Server: used for storing and managing data required by the App.

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of such information.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You may have the right to:

• Request correction or update of your personal information
• Request access to the information maintained about you
• Request deactivation or deletion of your App account through the school administration, subject to applicable record-keeping requirements

To exercise these rights, please contact the school office or use the contact details provided below.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or App functionalities. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

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

PS Senior Secondary School
Website: https://pssenior.edu.in
Email: info@pssenior.edu.in