Privacy Policy
At Shivalik International Convent School (SICS), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, maintain, and disclose information collected from visitors to our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you in various ways, including but not limited to:
Contact Information: When you submit inquiry forms, contact us via email, or request information about admissions, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
Student Information: During the admission process, we collect academic records, health information, and other details necessary for student enrollment and welfare.
Cookies and Tracking: Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.
Automatically Collected Data: When you visit our website, our servers automatically record information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and duration of your visit.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
Processing admission inquiries and applications
Communicating with parents and guardians regarding academic and administrative matters
Sending newsletters, updates, and important school announcements
Improving our website functionality and user experience
Ensuring the safety and security of our school community
Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
Conducting research and statistical analysis to enhance our educational services
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:
With educational consultants and service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
When required by law or government authorities
To protect the rights, privacy, safety, or property of our school and our students
With parent consent for legitimate school-related purposes
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account immediately.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing your personal information.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of inaccurate information
Opt-out of receiving promotional communications
Request information about how your data is being used
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means you accept and agree to the changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
School Name: Shivalik International Convent School (SICS)
Address: Sparalu Tip (N), P.O. Surani, Teh. Khundian, Distt. Kangra, Himachal Pradesh 176031, India
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://theshivalik.in
Technical Support: [email protected]
We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Last Updated: January 2025