This Privacy Policy applies to International Access School (hereinafter referred to as "the School," "we," "us," or "our"), located at Atarsua, Siwan, Bihar, India – 841227. By enrolling your child, using our website at iaschool.edu.in, or using our online portals, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services and contact us directly.
Information We Collect
- Personal identification information (Name, email address, phone number, date of birth)
- Student academic records, attendance, and performance data
- Parent/guardian contact information and relationship details
- Payment and billing information (processed securely via certified payment gateways)
- Device information, IP address, and browser type for security and analytics
- Communication records when you contact our staff or support team
- Photographs and videos taken during school events (with prior consent)
How We Use Your Information
- To manage student enrollment, admission, and academic records
- To process fee payments and issue receipts and financial reports
- To communicate important school updates, notices, and emergency alerts
- To improve our educational services, curriculum, and school infrastructure
- To comply with legal obligations under Indian education regulations
- To provide access to our online student/parent portal
- To send newsletters, event invitations, and academic notifications
Data Security
- All data is encrypted in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
- Payment information is handled by PCI-DSS compliant payment processors
- Access to personal data is restricted to authorized school staff only
- We conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Data is stored on secure servers hosted within India
- We maintain backup procedures to prevent data loss
- Staff members are trained in data protection and privacy compliance
Your Rights
- Right to access your personal data held by the school
- Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
- Right to object to processing of your personal data
- Right to data portability — receive your data in a readable format
- Right to withdraw consent at any time for non-essential processing
- Right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority
Third-Party Sharing
- We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties
- We may share data with government bodies when required by law (e.g., CBSE, state education board)
- Payment processors receive only the information necessary to complete transactions
- Trusted service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, SMS services) may access data under strict confidentiality agreements
- Anonymized, aggregated data may be used for academic research purposes
- In case of school merger or acquisition, data may be transferred with appropriate notices
Cookies & Tracking
- We use essential cookies to maintain your login session on our portal
- Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website
- You can disable cookies in your browser settings (some features may not work)
- We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking
- Third-party embedded content (e.g., Google Maps) may set their own cookies
Data Retention
We retain student academic records for a minimum of 10 years after graduation as required by Indian education regulations. Financial transaction records are kept for 7 years. Other personal data is retained only as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. Upon request, we will delete non-essential data within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
As a school, we necessarily collect information about minors. All data related to students under 18 years of age is collected with the explicit consent of parents or legal guardians. We take special precautions to protect the privacy of minors and do not use their information for marketing purposes.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About This Policy?
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us.