St. Antony’s Educational Institutions

Privacy Policy

1. Overview

St. Antony’s Academy (“Academy”, “we”, “our”, “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access www.stantonysacademy.org (“Site”) or interact with us.

  • Scope: Applies to visitors to the Site and to prospective, current, and former students and parents/guardians interacting through the Site.
  • Legal Basis: We process personal data in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), and other relevant regulations.

2. Information We Collect

  • Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and information you submit via enquiry/admissions forms or communications with us.
  • Academic/Admissions Data: Prior academic records, application details, preferences, and documentation you provide for admissions/registrations.
  • Transaction Data: Payment-related information processed through our payment partners (we do not store full card details).
  • Technical & Usage Data: IP address, device and browser type, pages viewed, time spent, referring URLs, and cookie identifiers.
  • Communications: Copies of your correspondence with us and your preferences (e.g., newsletters, alerts).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

    • Provide and improve our educational services and respond to enquiries.
    • Process admissions, registrations, and payments; manage parent/student communications.
    • Operate, secure, and enhance the Site (analytics, troubleshooting, testing).
    • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.
    • Communicate updates, notices, and relevant school information (you may opt out of non-essential communications).

4. Legal Grounds for Processing

We process personal data based on:

    • Your consent (e.g., optional forms, marketing communications).
    • Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps (e.g., admissions, enrollment).
    • Compliance with legal obligations.
    • Legitimate interests (e.g., Site security, service improvement), balanced against your rights.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent personal data. We may share information with:

    • Authorized staff and faculty on a need-to-know basis.
    • Service providers under appropriate confidentiality and data protection terms (e.g., IT hosting, analytics, payment gateways, logistics).
    • Government authorities, courts, or regulators where legally required.
    • Third parties with your explicit consent (e.g., scholarships, standardized testing bodies).

6. International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside India, we take reasonable measures to ensure an adequate level of protection in accordance with applicable law and industry practices.

7. Cookies & Similar Technologies

  • We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, and analyze usage.
  • Types:
             1. Strictly Necessary (essential for basic functionality)
             2. Performance/Analytics (e.g., aggregated usage statistics)
             3. Functional (e.g., remembering preferences)
  • You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling some cookies may affect Site functionality.

8. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data (e.g., encryption in transit, access controls, monitoring). However, no system is completely secure; you share information at your own risk.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, to fulfill legal or reporting requirements, or to resolve disputes. Retention periods vary by data category and legal obligations.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 without parental/guardian consent. Parents/guardians should supervise minors’ online activity and may contact us to review or request deletion of a minor’s data.

11. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may:

    • Request access to and a copy of your personal data.
    • Request correction, updating, or deletion of inaccurate or incomplete data.
    • Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the basis (without affecting prior lawful processing).
    • Object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

12. Grievance Redressal

In accordance with applicable Indian regulations, you may contact our Grievance Officer for concerns or complaints about data handling:

    • Grievance Officer: Principal and or The Corespondent
    • Email:
    • Address: St. Antony’s Educational institutions, Cowdally post, Hanur taluk, Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka.
    • We aim to acknowledge and resolve grievances within timelines prescribed by applicable law.

13. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. Their privacy practices are not governed by this Policy. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will be posted on the Site with a revised “Last Updated” date and becomes effective upon posting. Material changes may be notified via the Site or email, where appropriate.

15. Contact Us

For privacy-related queries, requests, or concerns:

    • Email: frsjustinmoc@gmail.com
    • Address: St. Antony’s Educational institutions, Cowdally post, Hanur taluk, Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka.
    • Phone: +91 75980 76375
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