Tunbridge High School Privacy Statement
Version 1.0 – Last Updated: August 21, 2025
1. Introduction
Tunbridge High School ("we", "our", or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through our official website (https://www.tunbridgehs.com). This statement outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data. By using our website, you agree to the practices described below.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, school grade/house, etc., typically provided through forms such as admissions inquiries, contact forms, or career applications.
Usage & Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, device identifiers, browsing activity (e.g., time spent, pages viewed), and other analytics collected through cookies and tracking technologies.
Communications: Contents of messages or emails you send to us, and our related responses.
3. How We Use Your Information
To process inquiries related to admissions, careers, alumni, and general contact.
To respond to your communications or support requests.
To inform you about school news, events, newsletters, or important updates (with your consent where required by law).
To enhance our website experience via analytics, site behavior tracking, and preferences.
To comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms and policies.
To safeguard the security and integrity of our website.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share personal data in the following scenarios:
With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email communication tools) who support our operations and abide by confidentiality requirements.
With educational authorities or regulators when legally required (e.g., ICSE board, government agencies).
To comply with legal mandates or protect rights, safety, and property (e.g., responding to lawful requests from law enforcement).
With your explicit consent for purposes beyond those already described.
5. Media and Photo Usage Consent
Tunbridge High School frequently captures photographs and videos of school activities, events, performances, and classroom interactions. These may be used in:
The school website, newsletters, brochures, and official publications.
Social media platforms managed by the school (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).
Press releases or education-related news articles.
By enrolling your child or participating in school activities, you consent to the use of such media unless you notify us in writing that you do not wish for your or your child’s image to be used. Parents/guardians may withdraw this consent at any time by contacting the school office.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools to gather usage data, track visitor behavior, and improve functionality. You may configure your browser to refuse or delete cookies, though this may limit certain features or accessibility.
7. Data Security
We employ appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is fully secure. While we strive to ensure data safety, outright guarantee cannot be made.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for fulfilling the purposes outlined in this statement (e.g., admissions processing, alumni relations, legal compliance), subject to applicable retention policies or regulations.
9. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:
Access, correct, or update your personal information.
Request deletion of your personal data.
Withdraw consent (where processing is consent-based).
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at tunbridgehs@gmail.com or admissions@tunbridgehs.com.
10. Links to External Sites
Our website may contain links to external websites (e.g., social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their individual privacy statements before providing personal information.
11. Children’s Privacy
We recognize the educational nature of our site and do not knowingly collect personal data from children (under 13) without obtaining verifiable parental or guardian consent, except as needed for school-related inquiries or services.
12. Updates to This Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement periodically (e.g., to reflect legal or operational changes). Changes will be effective upon posting the revised version on our website. If updates are substantial, we may notify affected users directly.
13. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this statement, please reach out via:
Email: tunbridgehs@gmail.com or admissions@tunbridgehs.com
Phone: +91 80 2950 1011