Bishop Westcott School (hereinafter referred to as “we, our and us”) is a school affiliated to Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations.

We appreciate and acknowledge your trust and adhere to the legal benchmarks in gathering, using and safeguarding any personal details provided by you. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy provides you with details about the manner in which your data is collected, stored and used by us. Hence, we suggest you to read this privacy policy very carefully.


INFORMATION PROVIDED BY YOU

he information provided by you will be categorised as “personal information” and such information will be used, retained and protected by us as per the guidelines provided by The Information Technology Act, 2000, Information Technology (Reasonable security practices and procedures and sensitive personal data or information) Rules, 2011, Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018.

We may use the information provided by you to get in touch with you from time to time in order to provide you with the services or products asked by you. Apart from this we may provide you with any relevant information, required notices and marketing promotions. We may further ask you to provide us with any extra information that can help us serve you better.

If the credentials provided by you are correct then we will not differentiate on who is using the application so as to provide you with best services and easy access to any information you may require from us.


1. Information We Collect:

We may collect and store the following types of personal and non-personal information when you use the App:

a. Personal Information:
  • Full name
  • Contact information, including email address and phone number
  • Student information, including student ID, grade, and class
  • Parent/guardian information, including name and contact details
  • User-generated content, such as posts, comments, and messages
  • Payment information for processing fees (if applicable)
b. Non-Personal Information:

Device information, including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers Usage information, such as app interaction, features used, and browsing patterns


2. How We Use Your Information:

We may use the collected information for various purposes, including but not limited to:

  • Providing and improving the App's features and functionality
  • Communicating with users, parents, and guardians
  • Sending important updates, newsletters, and announcements
  • Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Personalizing content and recommendations
  • Processing payments for fees (if applicable)
  • Responding to user inquiries, feedback, or support requests

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure:

We may share or disclose your information in the following circumstances:

  • With our authorized service providers to facilitate app operations
  • With educational authorities or institutions, as required by law or for academic purposes
  • With parent/guardian users for communication and engagement purposes
  • In response to legal requests, such as court orders or government regulations
  • In case of a business transfer, merger, or acquisition, where user information may be transferred as an asset
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4. Data Security:

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure.


5. Your Choices: You can:
  • Access, correct, or update your personal information through the App's settings.
  • Opt-out of promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the email.
  • Disable cookies and tracking through your device settings, but this may affect certain features of the App.

6. Children's Privacy:

The App is intended for users of all ages. For users under the age of 13, parental consent is required for the collection of personal information. Parents or guardians can review, modify, or delete their child's personal information through the provided contact details.


7. Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting the updated version on the App. Continued use of the App after such changes constitutes your consent to the updated Privacy Policy.


8. Contact Us:

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

info@bishopwestcottschool.com

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and make sure you understand its terms. By using the Bishop Westcott School App, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.