Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last Updated: February 26, 2026
1. Introduction
St. James' Convent School ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Submit admission enquiries or applications
- Contact us through our website forms
- Subscribe to our newsletters or updates
- Register for events or programs
This information may include:
- Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
- Student information (name, grade, date of birth)
- Parent/guardian information
- Academic records and documents
- Any other information you choose to provide
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Device information
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and respond to your enquiries and applications
- Provide educational services and support
- Send you important updates, newsletters, and communications
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations and educational regulations
- Maintain academic and administrative records
- Ensure the safety and security of our students and staff
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Educational Partners: With educational boards, examination authorities, and affiliated institutions as required for academic purposes
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulations
- Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our students, staff, or others
- With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your 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. Academic records may be retained in accordance with educational regulations and institutional policies.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and educational requirements)
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
8. Children's Privacy
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our services are designed for students and their parents/guardians. We collect information about students only with the consent of their parents or guardians, and we take special care to protect children's personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
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 external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: