🔒 Privacy Policy

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At Baba Ramdas Education & Welfare Society (Asha Kiran Special School), we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our students, parents, staff, donors, and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information.

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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
* Personal Information - Name, date of birth, gender, address, contact details of students, parents/guardians, and staff.
* Medical & Health Information - Diagnoses, therapy needs, medications, medical reports, vaccination records.
* Educational Records - Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), academic progress reports, assessments, teacher observations.
* Attendance & Behavioural Records - Daily attendance, disciplinary notes, participation in school activities.
* Emergency Contact Information - Parent/guardian details, alternate emergency numbers, child helpline (1098), and police helpline (112).
* Donor & Volunteer Information - Name, contact details, and contribution/participation records for supporters and volunteers.

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2. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used strictly for:
* Providing quality education, therapy, and vocational training.
* Ensuring safety, health, and welfare of students.
* Maintaining communication with parents and guardians.
* Developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
* Reporting to government or regulatory bodies, if legally required.
* Acknowledging donations and issuing receipts.

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3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
Information is shared only with:
* Authorized staff and therapists.
* Government authorities where legally required.
* Volunteers (on a need-to-know basis, with confidentiality agreements).
Photographs, videos, or student success stories are shared only with prior written consent of parents/guardians.

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4. Data Security
* Records are stored securely in both physical and digital formats.
* Access is restricted to authorized staff only.
* Regular safety protocols are followed to prevent unauthorized use, loss, or misuse.

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5. Parental & Individual Rights
* Parents/guardians may request access to their child’s records.
* Updates or corrections to personal data can be requested anytime.
* Consent is required before publishing or sharing student information, photographs, or testimonials.

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6. Retention of Data
* Records are retained only as long as required for educational, legal, or operational purposes. * Once no longer needed, records are securely deleted or destroyed.

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7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites.

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8. Updates to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or directly to parents and stakeholders.

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“We respect your privacy. All personal information shared with Baba Ramdas Educational & Welfare Society (Asha Kiran Special School) is kept confidential and used only for educational and welfare purposes. We never share or sell your data. For details, please read our Privacy Policy page.”