Privacy Policy

1. GENERAL

Welcome to our website. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") governs the collection, use, and protection of personal information on the website www.nsmvps.com ("Website") and the services provided on the website ("Services") by NSMVPS Group of Schools ("NSMVPS," "us," "we," or "our").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using our Website or Services. By continuing to browse and use this Website and/or by subscribing to the Services provided on the Website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the terms of this Policy. If you disagree with any part of this Policy, then you may not access the Website and/or the Services.

NSMVPS may, in its sole discretion, change, alter or modify this Policy at any time without notice to anyone. Such changes, alterations or modifications shall be made effective for all users upon posting of the modified Policy on this Website, and you are responsible to read this Policy from time to time to ensure that your use of the Services remains in compliance with this Policy.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information in the following ways:

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

• Student information (name, date of birth, grade, academic records)
• Parent/Guardian information (name, contact details, occupation)
• Contact information (email address, phone number, postal address)
• Emergency contact information
• Medical information (allergies, health conditions, medications)
• Financial information (for fee payments and financial aid)
• Photographs and videos (for school activities and identification)
• Academic performance and assessment data

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our Website, including:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our Website
• Referring website information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

• Previous educational institutions
• Educational testing services
• Government agencies (for compliance purposes)
• Payment processors
• Social media platforms (if you choose to connect with us)

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Educational Services

• Providing educational instruction and support
• Maintaining academic records and transcripts
• Conducting assessments and evaluations
• Planning and implementing educational programs
• Providing student support services

3.2 Administrative Purposes

• Processing admissions and enrollment
• Managing student accounts and records
• Processing payments and financial transactions
• Communicating with parents and students
• Maintaining school security and safety

3.3 Legal and Compliance

• Complying with applicable laws and regulations
• Responding to legal requests and court orders
• Protecting the rights and safety of our community
• Reporting to educational authorities as required

3.4 Communication

• Sending important school announcements
• Providing updates on student progress
• Sharing information about school events and activities
• Marketing and promotional communications (with consent)

4. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Consent

We may share information when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

4.2 Educational Partners

We may share information with:

• Educational service providers
• Transportation services
• Extracurricular activity providers
• Technology service providers (for educational platforms)

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, including:

• Court orders or legal processes
• Government investigations
• Child protection services
• Educational authorities

4.4 Safety and Security

We may share information to protect the safety and security of our students, staff, and community.

5. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Secure servers and databases
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Staff training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. STUDENT PRIVACY RIGHTS

We are committed to protecting student privacy in accordance with applicable laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and similar regulations.

6.1 Parent and Student Rights

Parents and eligible students have the right to:

• Inspect and review educational records
• Request amendments to educational records
• Control disclosure of personally identifiable information
• File complaints with the U.S. Department of Education

6.2 Directory Information

We may disclose directory information (such as name, grade, participation in activities) without consent unless you opt out. You may opt out of directory information disclosure at any time.

7. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze Website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve Website functionality and performance
• Provide personalized content and advertisements

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

• Student records are retained according to educational record retention policies
• Financial records are retained for accounting and tax purposes
• Website usage data is typically retained for analytical purposes
• Marketing data is retained until you opt out or request deletion

9. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section.

10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

If you are accessing our Services from outside India, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India where our servers are located. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to India.

12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our Services are designed for educational purposes and are intended for use by students under the supervision of parents and educators. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Your continued use of our Services after any modifications to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

14. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

15. EFFECTIVE DATE

This Privacy Policy is effective as of September 11, 2025 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.