Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Commitment to Privacy

Cambridge International School, Amritsar ("CISA", "we", "our", or "the School") is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal data entrusted to us by students, parents, guardians, faculty, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, disclosure, and safeguarding of information gathered through our official website (cisamritsar.edu.in), admissions enquiry forms, and school management digital portals (e.g., Schoolpad).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information in several ways depending on your interaction with our institution:

• Prospective Student & Admission Inquiries: Student's full name, date of birth, grade applying for, parent/guardian names, contact numbers, email addresses, and residential address.
• Academic & Administrative Records: Prior school records, transfer certificates, academic assessments, attendance records, and CBSE registration details.
• Emergency & Medical Information: Blood group, allergies, immunization records, and emergency contact details to ensure student safety and well-being on campus.
• Technical & Analytical Data: IP addresses, browser types, pages visited, and duration of visits through standard web logs and analytics cookies to enhance website usability.

3. How We Use Collected Information

Personal information collected by CISA is used exclusively for legitimate educational and administrative purposes:

• Processing admissions, counselling sessions, and student enrollments.
• Managing day-to-day academic instructions, examinations, and extracurricular activities.
• Facilitating parent-teacher communications, circulars, and student progress reports.
• Ensuring on-campus student security, healthcare assistance, and transport logistics.
• Complying with statutory reporting mandates issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and educational authorities.

4. Data Security & Storage

We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard all digital and physical records against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Digital databases and communication portals are encrypted using industry-standard protocols. Access to confidential student records is restricted strictly to authorized administrative and academic personnel with verified credentials on a need-to-know basis.

5. Information Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to commercial marketers or external third parties.

Information is only shared under the following strictly regulated circumstances:

• Educational Affiliations & Boards: Mandatory data submission to CBSE and educational governing bodies.
• Trusted Academic Partners: Integrated learning and career platforms (e.g., Mindler, Trinity College London, CodeMonkey) solely for student academic enrichment.
• Legal Compliance: When required by applicable Indian law, court orders, or law enforcement authorities.

6. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses functional cookies to improve navigation and aggregate anonymous visitor statistics. You can configure your browser to decline cookies, although some website features may not operate at optimal efficiency without them.

7. Parental Rights & Data Correction

Parents and legal guardians have the right to inspect, verify, and request corrections to their child's personal details held in school records. Requests for record updates can be routed through the school administrative desk or the dedicated admission counsellor.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact our administrative office: