Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 13 March 2026

IRA International School, Rajahmundry is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information of our students, parents/guardians, staff, visitors, and website users in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and rules thereunder.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal data when you:

• Visit our website (www.irainternationalschool.com or any subdomain);
• Enquire about or apply for admission;
• Interact with us as a parent, student, staff member, or visitor;
• Use any of our online forms, portals, or communication channels.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Student & Family Information: Name, date of birth, gender, Aadhaar number (where voluntarily provided and legally permitted), address, contact numbers, email, photographs, parent/guardian details, family background, medical history, previous school records, and immunization records.
• Academic & Behavioral Information: Marks, attendance, disciplinary records, performance reports, and extracurricular participation.
• Website & Digital Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time/date of access, cookies, device information (when you browse our site).
• Communication Data: Enquiries submitted via forms, emails, WhatsApp messages, or phone calls.
• Payment & Financial Data: Fee payment details (processed securely via third-party gateways — we do not store full card/bank details).

2. How We Collect Information

• Directly from you or your parents/guardians during admission, enquiry, or communication.
• From previous schools (with consent).
• Automatically via cookies, server logs, and analytics tools when you visit our website.
• Through CCTV footage on school premises (for safety & security purposes only).

3. Purpose of Collection & Use

We use your personal data only for legitimate purposes, including:

• Processing admission applications and maintaining student records;
• Providing education, evaluating academic progress, and issuing certificates;
• Communicating important notices, fee reminders, events, and updates;
• Ensuring safety, security, and discipline on campus;
• Complying with legal obligations (CBSE/education department requirements, RTE Act, child protection laws, etc.);
• Improving our website and services (via anonymized analytics);
• Handling fee transactions (secure gateways only).

4. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell personal data. We may share information only:

• With authorized school staff on a need-to-know basis;
• With government/educational authorities when legally required (e.g., UDISE, CBSE, DISE reporting);
• With service providers (transport, canteen, photographers, payment gateways, cloud storage) under strict confidentiality agreements;
• In case of emergencies involving student safety/health;
• If required by court order or law enforcement.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, organizational, and physical safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. This includes secure servers, encrypted communication where applicable, access controls, and staff training. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law (e.g., student records are typically kept for several years after leaving school for verification/legal purposes).

7. Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies for essential functions, analytics (Google Analytics or similar), and performance. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising.

8. Your Rights (under DPDP Act, 2023)

Subject to applicable law, you (or parents/guardians for minors) may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or update your/ your child’s personal data;
• Withdraw consent (where processing is consent-based);
• Request erasure (subject to legal retention obligations);
• Grievance redressal regarding data processing.

To exercise these rights, contact our Grievance Officer (details below).

9. Children’s Privacy

We take special care with data of children under 18. Most collection from students is done with verifiable parental/guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect data from children without appropriate consent.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services/website after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us / Grievance Officer

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

We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law (usually within 30 days).

Thank you for trusting IRA International School with your/ your child’s information.