Privacy Policy

School: Al Almas Foundation School, Bidar

Effective Date: September 15, 2026

Al Almas Foundation School, Bidar ("School", "we", "our", or "us") respects the privacy of students, parents, guardians, teachers, and staff. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you use our website, mobile application, and related digital services.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on the services and features used, we may collect the following information:

  • Student Name and Admission Details
  • Parent/Guardian Name
  • Mobile Number and Email Address
  • Student Academic Information
  • Attendance Records
  • Examination Results and Report Card Information
  • Homework and Assignment Information
  • Fee Details and Payment Status
  • Profile Photograph, where provided
  • Documents or files uploaded through the application
  • Device Information and App Usage Information
  • Push Notification Token

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected may be used to:

  • Provide educational and administrative services.
  • Maintain and manage student records.
  • Provide attendance and academic updates.
  • Share homework, assignments, notices, and examination results.
  • Send important school announcements and notifications.
  • Manage fee-related information.
  • Facilitate communication between the School, parents, students, and staff.
  • Improve the functionality, security, and performance of our services.
  • Provide technical and customer support.

3. Permissions

The mobile application may request certain permissions when required for specific features, including:

  • Internet Access: To communicate with School servers and provide online services.
  • Camera: To capture photographs or documents when the feature is used.
  • Photos/Storage: To upload or download permitted files and documents.
  • Notifications: To send school announcements, alerts, and updates.
  • Location: Only when required for a specific feature and with appropriate permission.

You can manage application permissions through your Android device settings.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Information may be shared only when necessary:

  • To provide educational and administrative services.
  • With authorized School personnel.
  • With trusted service providers supporting our digital services.
  • When required by applicable law or a lawful authority.
  • To protect the safety, rights, and security of students, users, and the School.

6. Children's Privacy

Our services are designed for educational and school-management purposes. Student information is collected and managed by the School for legitimate educational and administrative purposes, with appropriate involvement of parents or legal guardians where required.

7. Third-Party Services

Our mobile application may use trusted third-party services to provide features such as notifications, authentication, hosting, analytics, or other technical services. These services may process limited information according to their respective privacy policies and applicable laws.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide educational and administrative services, maintain School records, comply with applicable legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws and School policies, users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information where applicable. Requests may be submitted to the School administration.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology, or legal requirements. Any updated policy will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

Al Almas Foundation School, Bidar
Bidar, Karnataka, India

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact the School administration.

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