1. Introduction

International Delhi Public School Koppal ("IDPS Koppal", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of students, parents, guardians and visitors to our website https://idpskoppal.com (the "Website").

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, how we store and protect it and your rights regarding that information. By using our Website or submitting an enquiry or admission form, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect personal information when you voluntarily submit it through our Website, including:

• Full name of the parent or guardian
• Student's name and date of birth (for admissions enquiries)
• Contact phone number
• Email address
• Residential address
• Grade / class the student is applying for
• Any additional information you include in a message or enquiry form

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our web hosting and analytics tools, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the Website
• Referring website or search query

This data is collected in aggregate and is used solely to understand how visitors use our Website and to improve its performance. It is not used to personally identify individuals.

2.3 Cookies

Our Website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience. Cookies may track:

• Your session on the Website (session cookies)
• Your preferences and settings (functional cookies)
• Website usage patterns for analytics purposes (analytics cookies)

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some features of the Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information you provide strictly for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries, questions, or messages submitted through our contact form
• To process and manage school admissions applications and follow up with prospective students and parents
• To send you information about upcoming admission events, school updates, or announcements — only where you have consented
• To improve our Website, services and communications based on feedback and usage patterns
• To comply with legal or regulatory requirements

We do not use your personal information for any purpose other than those listed above without obtaining your prior consent.

4. Sharing of Information

IDPS Koppal does not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes. Your information may only be shared in the following limited circumstances:

• With our authorised staff (teachers, administrators) who need access to process your enquiry or admission
• With our website service provider (Kodemapa, kodemapa.co.in) solely for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Website
• When required by law, court order, or government authority

All third parties with whom we share data are required to handle it securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

5. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable and appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These include:

• Secure server hosting for our Website
• Restricted access to personal data — only authorised staff can access admission enquiry data
• Regular reviews of our data handling practices

However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Personal data submitted through our Website is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected — typically the duration of the admissions cycle — after which it is securely deleted or anonymised.

6. Children's Privacy

IDPS Koppal is a school serving students from Nursery to Grade 8. We recognise the importance of protecting children's privacy. Our Website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children.

All admission enquiries and contact form submissions are expected to be completed by a parent or legal guardian on behalf of the student. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take prompt steps to delete that information.

7. Your Rights

In accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) of India and other applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access – You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction – You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure – You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.
• Right to Withdraw Consent – Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
• Right to Grievance Redressal – You may raise a complaint regarding how your data is handled.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10 below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Third-Party Links & Social Media

Our Website contains links to third-party platforms including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Once you click on these links and leave our Website, we have no control over the content, privacy practices, or data collection of those platforms.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. IDPS Koppal is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or Website features. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of our Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

This Privacy Policy applies to the website idpskoppal.com and all enquiry/contact forms on the site.