Privacy Policy

At Vidya Bhawan Society (“Vidya Bhawan”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of every visitor, student, parent, faculty member, alumnus, applicant, donor, and stakeholder who interacts with our official website, www.vidyabhawan.in.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose your personal information when you visit or use our website and online services.

By accessing or using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. About Vidya Bhawan Society

Vidya Bhawan Society is one of India’s oldest educational institutions, established in 1931, dedicated to providing quality education and holistic development through its schools, colleges, teacher education institutions, rural development programs, museums, libraries, and various educational initiatives.

This website serves as the official online platform to provide information, facilitate communication, support admissions, and deliver educational resources to our community.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following categories of information.

Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide personal information such as:

Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Postal Address
Institution Name
Student Information
Parent/Guardian Details
Date of Birth (where applicable)
Admission Enquiry Details
Career Application Information
Event Registration Information
Feedback and Suggestions

Providing personal information is voluntary; however, certain services may not be available without it.

Technical Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

IP Address
Browser Type
Operating System
Device Information
Pages Visited
Date and Time of Visit
Referral Source
Website Usage Statistics
Cookies and Similar Technologies

This information helps us improve website performance, security, and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for purposes including:

Responding to enquiries
Processing admission requests
Managing event registrations
Communicating important institutional updates
Improving website performance
Providing requested information
Sending newsletters (where subscribed)
Processing employment applications
Conducting research and analytics
Preventing fraud and unauthorized activities
Ensuring website security
Complying with legal obligations

We use personal information only for legitimate educational, administrative, and operational purposes.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies help us:

Remember user preferences
Improve website functionality
Analyze visitor traffic
Enhance website performance
Maintain website security

Most web browsers allow users to disable cookies through browser settings. However, some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Google Analytics & Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

Google Analytics
Google Maps
YouTube Embeds
Social Media Integrations
Email Communication Platforms

These services may collect anonymous usage data according to their own privacy policies.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of third-party providers before interacting with their services.

6. Information Sharing

Vidya Bhawan Society respects your privacy.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

With your consent
When required by law
To comply with court orders or government authorities
To protect institutional rights
To prevent fraud or security threats
With trusted service providers who assist in website operations under confidentiality obligations

Any information shared is limited to what is necessary for the intended purpose.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information from:

Unauthorized access
Data loss
Misuse
Alteration
Disclosure
Cybersecurity threats

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to safeguard personal information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce institutional policies
Maintain academic and administrative records

Once information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

9. Children’s Privacy

Vidya Bhawan Society provides educational services for children and young learners. Personal information relating to minors is collected only where necessary for educational or administrative purposes and, where applicable, with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

We encourage parents and guardians to supervise their children’s online activities and contact us if they believe personal information has been submitted without appropriate authorization.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.

We are not responsible for:

Their privacy practices
Their website content
Their security measures
Their terms of use

Users should review the privacy policies of external websites before providing any personal information.

11. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of information where legally permissible
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Object to certain processing activities
Request information regarding how your data is used

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

12. Email Communications

If you subscribe to newsletters or submit an enquiry, we may contact you regarding:

Admissions
Institutional updates
Events
Academic information
Career opportunities
Important announcements

You may opt out of promotional communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions or contacting us directly.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

Vidya Bhawan Society reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Any updates will be published on this page along with the revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:

Vidya Bhawan Society
Dr. Mohan Singh Mehta Marg
Fatehpura, Udaipur – 313004
Rajasthan, India

Phone: +91-294-2450911 / +91-294-2451679
Email: vbs@vidyabhawan.in

Consent

By using www.vidyabhawan.in, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and processing of your information as described herein.

Disclaimer

While Vidya Bhawan Society takes reasonable measures to protect your personal information, no online platform can guarantee complete security. Users are encouraged to exercise caution when sharing sensitive information over the internet.

This Privacy Policy applies exclusively to information collected through www.vidyabhawan.in and does not extend to third-party websites or services linked from this website.