Ampa Sishya is a school run and managed by Ampa Vidhya Educational Trust

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 27-05-2024
Last Updated: 03-07-2025

At Ampa Sishya, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals who visit our website https://ampasishya.com and who submit information as part of our inquiry, registration, or admission processes. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable laws in India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and its associated rules.

1. About Us

Ampa Sishya is a private educational institution located at:
Old No. 29, New No. 105A,
Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600029
Phone: +91 91344 43000
Email: ampasishya@ampasishya.com

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website and to any information you submit to us through online forms or email communication.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Child’s full name
  • Date of birth
  • Gender
  • Parent/guardian names
  • Residential address
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Educational background (where applicable)
  • Other information provided during inquiry or admission

b. Technical and Usage Information

We may collect non-personal information through cookies or similar technologies to understand how users interact with our website. This includes:

  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • IP address
  • Time and date of visit
  • Pages visited

3. Purpose of Collection

The information collected is used strictly for:

  • Processing admission inquiries and applications
  • Communicating with parents or guardians
  • Maintaining student records as per school norms
  • Providing information about school updates, events, or policy changes
  • Ensuring the safety and welfare of students
  • Complying with legal or regulatory requirements

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Consent

By submitting personal information to us through our website, email, or admission forms, you expressly consent to our collection, use, and storage of that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

In the case of minors, consent is deemed to be given by the parent or legal guardian who provides the information on behalf of the child.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Your information may be shared with:

  • Internal staff and faculty for administrative or educational purposes
  • Technology service providers who support the operation of our website and communication systems
  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required by applicable law

Any third party with whom we share data is required to maintain the same level of data protection as outlined in this policy.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure web forms using SSL encryption
  • Restricted access to student data
  • Internal policies on data handling and confidentiality

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Ampa Sishya cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to protect your data using the best practices available.

7. Retention of Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by applicable law. Once the information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Access and Correction

You may request access to or correction of your or your child’s personal information by contacting us at ampasishya@ampasishya.com. We will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before processing such requests.

9. Children’s Privacy

We collect personal information about children strictly for the purposes of school admission and academic management. All such data is collected with the explicit consent of the parent or guardian. No information is knowingly collected directly from children without parental involvement.

10. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

11. Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites and encourage users to read their policies separately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the website following changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, you may contact:

Ampa Sishya
Old No. 29, New No. 105A,
Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600029
Phone: +91 91344 43000
Email: ampasishya@ampasishya.com