Guhan Schools ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://guhanschools.in/ and manages digital admissions for our campuses, including Guhan Matriculation Higher Secondary School (Teppakulam Campus) and Guhan Nursery and Primary School (Khanpalayam Campus) in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.We are deeply committed to protecting the privacy of our students, parents, guardians, job applicants, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, submit online admission enquiry forms, or interact with our advertisements on social media platforms (such as Meta/Facebook/Instagram).1. Information We CollectWe collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when expressing an interest in obtaining information about our institutional programs, submitting an admission inquiry, or applying for a career position.The personal information we collect may include:Parent/Guardian Information: Full name, contact number (mobile/WhatsApp), email address, and relationship to the child.Student Information: Child’s name, age, date of birth, gender, and the grade level or campus (Teppakulam or Khanpalayam) for which admission is sought.Employment Applicants: Name, educational qualifications, resume/CV, and work experience when applying for open teaching or administrative vacancies.Automatically Collected Data: Basic technical data collected automatically via browser cookies when you navigate our website, such as IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited.2. How We Use Your InformationWe use the information we collect strictly for educational, administrative, and communication purposes, including to:Process, evaluate, and respond to online admission enquiries and registrations.Contact parents via phone calls, SMS, or WhatsApp regarding campus visits, fee structures, eligibility criteria (such as the 3+ years rule for Kindergarten), and seat availability.Manage recruitment processes for academic vacancies (e.g., Tamil and English language teachers).Improve our website functionality, security, and user experience.Deliver relevant informational updates and marketing communications through Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram Lead Forms) to interested families in Madurai.3. Data Collection via Meta Ads (Instant Lead Forms)When you interact with our promotional campaigns on Meta platforms (Facebook and Instagram) and submit an Instant Enquiry Form, the personal data you provide (such as your name, contact number, email, and preferred school campus) is collected securely. This information is used exclusively by our internal front-office desk to coordinate scheduled campus tours and complete offline enrollment steps. We do not sell, rent, or lease this lead data to third-party marketing agencies.4. Data Protection and RetentionWe implement industry-standard security measures (including secure SSL hosting on our domain) to maintain the safety of your personal information. Physical data brought to our school campuses for verification (such as copies of Birth Certificates, Aadhaar cards, or Transfer Certificates) is securely stored in our administrative offices.We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with educational regulatory frameworks in Tamil Nadu, or resolve administrative requirements.5. Third-Party DisclosuresWe do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. This does not include trusted website hosting partners or system administrators who assist us in operating our website and conducting our day-to-day school operations, provided those parties agree to keep this information strictly confidential.6. Cookies PolicyOur website may use standard "cookies" to enhance the browsing experience. Cookies help us understand website traffic and interaction trends. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings; however, doing so may affect your ability to view or use certain features on our online admission portal.7. Changes to This Privacy PolicyGuhan Schools reserves the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect modifications in our administrative processes or legal compliance. Any changes will be updated immediately on this page with a revised effective date.8. Contact UsIf you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your data, please contact our administrative desk or management directly:Guhan Schools Portal: https://guhanschools.in/Teppakulam Campus Office Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PMKhanpalayam Campus Office Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PMLocation: Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
