At Silver Oaks International School (“we”, “us”, “our”), accessible from https://www.silveroaks.co.in/, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our visitors’ and community’s personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

By accessing or using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy and to the collection and use of your information as described below.  

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information you provide directly and information collected automatically.

a. Personal Information You Provide

When you submit forms or interact with our site (e.g., contact forms, admissions enquiry, careers, newsletters), we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Postal address
• Educational details (where applicable)
• Other information you voluntarily provide

This is used to respond to your requests, process applications, and communicate with you.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Date and time stamps
• Referring website URLs

This helps us understand usage patterns and improve the website.  

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for purposes such as:

• Responding to your enquiries and providing services
• Communicating important updates about school admissions, programs, events
• Improving our website, services, and user experience
• Administrative and operational purposes
• Complying with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enhance website functionality
• Understand user preferences
• Analyze usage patterns

You may choose to disable cookies via your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.  

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We will NOT sell or rent your Personal Information to third parties.

We may share information:

• With trusted service providers who assist with school functions (e.g., email systems, analytics)
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests by public authorities
• To protect our rights, safety, or property

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect the integrity and confidentiality of your personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to remove it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details below.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of those changes.