Who we are
Our website address is: https://udayapublicschool.edu.in.
Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
We collect information to provide and improve our services, process admissions, and communicate with you. The types of data we collect are as follows:
1. Admission Forms
When you fill out an admission inquiry or application form on our website, we collect the personal information you provide. This typically includes:
- Student’s Name, Date of Birth, and other personal details.
- Parent/Guardian Name(s) and Contact Information (Email address, Phone number, Address).
- Previous academic records.
We use this information solely for the purpose of processing the admission application and communicating with you regarding the admission process.
2. Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising Data
We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze website traffic, run advertising campaigns, and improve user experience. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our site. It collects data such as which pages you visit, how long you stay on the site, and general demographic information. This data is aggregated and anonymized and helps us improve our website. You can read Google’s privacy policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
- Google Ads & Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram): We use tracking cookies and pixels from Google and Meta to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to deliver targeted ads to individuals who may be interested in our school (also known as remarketing). These services may collect data about your device and browsing activity. You can learn more about their policies here:
- Google Ads: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Ads: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
We use this information solely for the purpose of processing the admission application and communicating with you regarding the admission process.
3. Media
If you upload images to the website (e.g., via an application form), you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
4. Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos from YouTube, maps, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell your personal data. We only share it in the following circumstances:
- Internal Staff: Personal information from admission forms is shared with our admissions office and relevant school administrators for the purpose of evaluation.
- Third-Party Service Providers: We share data with our technology partners for analytics and advertising purposes, as described above. This includes Google (for Analytics and Ads) and Meta (for Facebook/Instagram Ads).
How long we retain your data
We follow industry standard practices for data retention:
- Admission Data: Data submitted through admission forms is retained for the duration of the admission cycle. If the student is not admitted, the data is securely deleted at the end of the academic year. If the student is admitted, the data becomes part of the student’s official school record.
- Analytics Data: Data collected by Google Analytics is retained according to our settings on their platform, which is typically for 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted.
What rights you have over your data
You have certain rights regarding the data we hold about you:
- Right to Access: You can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us through an admission form.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
- Opting-out of Cookies: You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. You can set your browser to block cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Where your data is sent
Your data may be processed on servers located outside of your home country. Specifically, data shared with Google and Meta will be sent to their servers, which may be located in the United States or other countries.