Privacy Policy
Introduction
Kovai Vidyashram, a Day cum Residential CBSE School located at Manickampalayam, Karuvalur Road, Kovilpalayam, Coimbatore – 641107, Tamil Nadu, India, is committed to respecting the privacy of all individuals who visit and interact with our website at www.kovaividyashram.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we handle it. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website or interact with us:
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name, parent or guardian name
- Contact details including phone number and email address
- Student details such as grade, date of birth and academic background
- Information submitted through enquiry forms, application forms, tour scheduling forms or contact forms on our website
- Any other information you choose to provide when communicating with us
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain non-personal technical information may be collected automatically by our web hosting platform, including:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent on the website
This information is used solely for website performance monitoring and does not identify you as an individual.
How We Use Your Information
The information collected through our website is used for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries submitted through our website
- To process admission and application requests
- To schedule campus tours or visits
- To communicate information about admissions, events and school activities
- To improve the functionality and content of our website
- To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
We do not use the information collected for any commercial advertising, profiling or automated decision-making purposes.
Sharing of Information
Kovai Vidyashram does not sell, rent or trade personal information to any third party. Information collected through our website may be shared only in the following limited circumstances:
- With school staff and administrators on a need-to-know basis for processing admissions and responding to enquiries
- With authorised service providers who assist in the operation of our website, subject to confidentiality obligations
- When required by applicable law, court order or government authority
No personal information is shared with any third party for marketing or commercial purposes.
Protection of Children's Information
Kovai Vidyashram is a school that serves students including minors. We take the privacy of children seriously. Any personal information relating to students who are minors is collected only from their parents or legal guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent.
Photo and Video Content
Kovai Vidyashram may photograph or video record students, staff and events on campus for use in school publications, promotional materials and social media platforms. By enrolling a student at Kovai Vidyashram, parents and guardians are deemed to have acknowledged that such photographs and videos may be used for school-related purposes. Parents or guardians who have concerns regarding the use of their child’s image may communicate this in writing to the school administration at kovaividyashram@gmail.com
Data Retention
Personal information submitted through our website is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or as required by applicable law. Enquiry and contact form information that does not result in an admission is not retained beyond a reasonable period. Admission-related information is retained in accordance with applicable educational and legal requirements.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms. Kovai Vidyashram is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party website. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
Security
Kovai Vidyashram takes reasonable measures to protect the personal information submitted through our website from unauthorised access, disclosure or misuse. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure. Users submit information through our website at their own discretion.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Kovai Vidyashram reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, you may contact us at:
Kovai Vidyashram
Manickampalayam, Karuvalur Road, Kovilpalayam, Coimbatore – 641 107
Tamil Nadu, India.
Phone: +91 7418300400 | +91 7418300600
Email: kovaividyashram@gmail.com