Privacy Policy SchoolKonnect

SchoolKonnect (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of students, parents, and school staff who use our mobile application (“App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information. By using SchoolKonnect, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

a. Personal Information Provided by the School

Our App uses personal information supplied to us by the school and stored securely in our database. This information is used solely to enhance the academic and administrative experience within the App. The data provided includes, but is not limited to:

• Basic Details:
  Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, Gender, Category.
• Contact Information:
  Address, Pincode, and other relevant contact details.
• Family Information:
  Parents’ or guardian’s names, contact numbers, emails, and addresses.
• School Details:
  School Name, Branch Code, Address, School Phone Number, School Email, Website.

Please note that the App does not actively collect this information directly from you; it is supplied by the school. By using the App, you acknowledge and consent to the use of this information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

b. Automatically Collected Information

In addition to the above, we may automatically collect:

• Device Information:
  Details about your device, including unique device identifiers, operating system version, and app version, used for security and performance purposes.

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Authentication and Security:
  Using credentials (stored securely) to verify your identity and protect your session.
• Communication:
  Sending academic updates, notices, and alerts to students and parents.
• Improvement:
  Analyzing App usage to improve features, fix bugs, and enhance the overall user experience.
• Compliance:
  Ensuring our practices comply with applicable legal obligations and protecting our rights.

• Data Storage:
  Your data is stored locally using secure storage mechanisms and transmitted over encrypted channels (HTTPS).
• Security Measures:
  We implement industry-standard security practices to protect your information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
• Access Controls:
  Only authorised personnel have access to your personal information, and only for legitimate business purposes.
• Data Retention:
  We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Upon termination of the school’s account or a deletion request, data will be deleted or anonymised within 90 days.

SchoolKonnect is designed for use in school environments and may be accessed by students who are minors (under the age of 18). We take children’s privacy seriously:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children directly. All student data is provided to us by the school under their authority and with appropriate parental/guardian consent.
• Schools are responsible for obtaining the necessary consents from parents or guardians before enrolling students on the platform.
• We do not display advertising to users, and we do not use student data for profiling or marketing purposes.
• If you believe a minor’s data has been improperly collected or used, please contact us immediately at the address below.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third parties. Your data may only be accessed in the following limited circumstances:

• Legal Requirements:
  When required by law or to comply with legal processes (e.g., subpoenas, court orders).
• School Administration:
  With the school that provided the data, for legitimate administrative purposes.

• Right to Access:
  Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Correction:
  Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. Note that most data corrections should be directed to your school, as they are the primary data source.
• Right to Deletion:
  Request the removal of your personal data by contacting us at the address below.
• Right to Withdraw Consent:
  You may withdraw consent to data processing at any time, though this may affect your ability to use the App.
• Inquiries:
  Reach out to us with any questions, clarifications, or requests regarding your personal information.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the App and/or update the effective date at the beginning of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: anil@infowayindia.com