Cathedral High School, Bangalore (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all visitors to our website and members of our school community. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in connection with our website, the Cathedral Composite mobile application (“App”), and other digital services provided by the school.

By accessing or using our website or the Cathedral Composite App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information from students, parents, guardians, staff, and website or App users:

• Name, address, email address, and phone number
• Student details, including age, date of birth, class, section, and academic records
• Parent/guardian information
• Admission and enrollment information
• Attendance, examination, timetable, and other school-related information
• Feedback, complaints, inquiries, or other information submitted through our website or App
• Login and account information required to access school services
• Device and technical information necessary for the operation and security of the App
• IP address, browser information, and other browsing or usage data when using our website or App
• Information generated through the use of school services and features available through the App

We collect only information that is reasonably necessary for providing, maintaining, securing, and improving our school-related services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected to:

• Process admissions and enrollment
• Create and manage student, parent, guardian, and staff accounts
• Provide access to school services through the Cathedral Composite App
• Communicate with parents, guardians, students, and staff
• Provide school updates, notifications, newsletters, announcements, and event information
• Provide information relating to attendance, examinations, timetables, academic activities, and other school services
• Ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and school facilities
• Maintain and improve our website, App, and online services
• Troubleshoot technical issues and maintain the security and reliability of our systems
• Prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or other security incidents
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

3. Information Sharing

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

We may share personal information only where reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

• With authorized school personnel who require the information to perform their duties
• With parents or guardians where appropriate and permitted in connection with the student’s education and school activities
• With government authorities, law-enforcement agencies, courts, or other legal authorities where disclosure is required or permitted by applicable law
• With service providers who assist us with services such as website hosting, application hosting, technical support, communications, or other internal operational requirements

Where third-party service providers are used, we take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is handled appropriately and securely.

4. Cathedral Composite App

The provisions of this Privacy Policy apply equally to your use of the Cathedral Composite mobile application, including any information collected, submitted, generated, or processed through the App.

The App may provide access to school-related services such as student information, attendance, academic information, timetables, announcements, notifications, communication, and other features made available by the school.

Information accessed or provided through the App may be used by the school for legitimate educational, administrative, communication, safety, and operational purposes.

Users are responsible for keeping their App login credentials and devices secure and should not share their account credentials with unauthorized persons.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, organizational, and technical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.

Access to personal information is restricted to authorized individuals and service providers who require such access for legitimate school or operational purposes.

However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the internet or stored electronically.

6. Cookies and Website/App Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, maintain functionality, and understand website usage.

The Cathedral Composite App may also collect limited technical or usage information necessary for its functionality, security, diagnostics, and improvement.

You may be able to control or disable certain cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.

7. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws and regulations, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information held by us.

You may also contact us regarding questions or concerns about how your personal information is collected or used.

Requests may be made using the contact details provided below:

Email: principal@cathedralhighschool.in
Phone: +91 8025572656
We may need to verify the identity of the person making a request before processing it.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website or Cathedral Composite App may contain links to or integrate with third-party websites, services, or platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party services. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they access.

9. Children’s Privacy

The school recognizes that students may be minors and takes reasonable measures to protect student information.

Personal information relating to students may be collected and processed for legitimate educational, administrative, safety, communication, and school-related purposes, including through the Cathedral Composite App.

Where required by applicable law, appropriate consent or authorization will be obtained from a parent, guardian, or other authorized person.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, services, technology, or applicable legal requirements.

Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of the website or Cathedral Composite App after the updated policy is posted constitutes acknowledgment of the revised policy, subject to applicable law.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information through the Cathedral Composite App or our website, please contact:

Cathedral High School, Bangalore
Email: principal@cathedralhighschool.in
Phone: +91 8025572656
Address: 63, Richmond Road, next to Sacred Heart Church, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025