Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Path Bhaban (operated by Pathbhaban Charitable Trust, Registration No. IV-170400025/2825, West Bengal) collects, uses, and protects personal information obtained through our website at http://localhost/mdr/pathbhaban/ and through our school's admission and administrative processes.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

• Admission Forms: Student name, date of birth, gender, Aadhaar number, parent names, contact details, previous academic records, photographs and category details.
• Contact Forms: Name, email address, phone number and message content when you use our contact form.
• Newsletter Subscription: Email address when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter.
• Browsing Data: We may collect anonymised data about how visitors use our website (pages visited, time spent) for improving user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely for:

• Processing and managing student admissions
• Responding to enquiries submitted via our contact form
• Sending school notices, updates and newsletters (with consent)
• Maintaining student records and academic administration
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Improving the quality of our website and services

4. Data Storage & Security

All data collected through admission forms is stored securely on school servers. We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss or misuse. Uploaded documents (photographs, certificates) are stored in a protected directory on our server. We do not store sensitive financial information such as bank account or card numbers.

5. Information Sharing

Path Bhaban does not sell, rent or trade your personal information to any third parties. Information may be shared only in the following limited circumstances: (a) as required by law or court order; (b) with government bodies such as WBBSE or WBCHSE for board examination registration; (c) with school transport providers for student safety purposes; (d) with medical professionals in a health emergency involving a student.

6. Cookies

Our website may use browser-based cookies to store user preferences such as dark mode settings and session data. No third-party tracking cookies are used. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the website may not function correctly without them.

7. Rights of Parents & Guardians

Parents and guardians of enrolled students have the right to: (a) access the personal information we hold about their child; (b) request correction of inaccurate or outdated information; (c) request deletion of records upon withdrawal from the school (subject to legal retention requirements); (d) withdraw consent for newsletter communications at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at Pathbhaban2025@gmail.com.

8. Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. Personal data of minors is collected only with explicit consent from parents or legal guardians as part of the admission process. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children directly through our website outside of the supervised admission form.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact for Privacy Concerns

For any privacy-related questions, concerns or requests, please contact us at:

Path Bhaban
Narayanpur, Buniadpur, Banshihari, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal – 733121
📞 +91 7797078169  |  ✉️ Pathbhaban2025@gmail.com