Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Science Gurukul. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register for our programs, or interact with our services.

By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you register or interact with our services:

• Student Information: Name, date of birth, class, school name, and academic details
• Parent/Guardian Information: Father's name, mother's name, and contact details
• Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and postal address
• Academic Information: Class enrollment, course preferences, and educational background

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device information

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our services. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To process registrations, manage enrollments, and provide educational services
• Communication: To send important updates, notifications, and respond to inquiries
• Academic Support: To track progress, provide personalized learning experiences, and academic guidance
• Administrative Purposes: To maintain records, manage accounts, and handle administrative tasks
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, improve our services, and enhance user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Marketing: To send promotional materials (with your consent) about our courses and programs

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, such as hosting providers, email services, and analytics platforms.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with your explicit consent or as otherwise described in this policy.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission
• Secure storage systems and access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Objection: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service provider
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing based on consent
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are designed for students in Class IX to XII. We take special care to protect the privacy of minors. We collect information from students only with appropriate parental or guardian consent. Parents or guardians have the right to review, request deletion, or refuse further collection of their child's information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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