Overview

Preraka School (“Preraka”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is an AI-powered, future-ready school located in Turkayamjal, Hyderabad. We are committed to protecting the privacy and safety of our students, parents, guardians, staff, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information in connection with our school operations, website (prerakaschool.com), and digital educational tools — including our AI-powered learning platform, SchoolAI by CoSchool.

Who this applies to: This policy applies to all students enrolled at Preraka School, parents and guardians, prospective families, staff members, and anyone who visits our website or contacts us.

By enrolling your child, submitting inquiries, or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect different categories of information depending on your relationship with Preraka School.

Category	Examples	Source
Student Information	Full name, date of birth, class/grade, academic records, attendance, health needs	Admission forms, school records
Parent / Guardian Information	Name, contact number, email address, home address, emergency contacts	Registration forms, direct communication
Learning Data	Learning progress, AI interaction logs, personalized learning path data via SchoolAI/CoSchool	AI platform usage
Communications	Emails, messages, inquiry forms sent to the school	Direct contact
Website Data	IP address, browser type, pages visited, cookies	Automatic collection via website
Photos & Media	Event photographs, videos shared in gallery or social channels	School events, with consent

We only collect personal information that is necessary for operating an effective, safe, and enriching school environment.

How We Use Information

Preraka School uses personal information for the following purposes:

• To enrol, register, and manage student records and academic progress
• To deliver personalised, AI-powered education through our curriculum and digital tools
• To communicate with parents and guardians regarding school events, progress reports, and important announcements
• To ensure the health, safety, and well-being of every student on our campus
• To respond to inquiries and admission requests from prospective families
• To comply with Indian educational regulations and applicable laws
• To improve our teaching methods, technology tools, and school operations
• To share school events, achievements, and updates on our website and social media (with consent)

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information of students, parents, or staff for any commercial or marketing purposes.

AI & Digital Educational Tools

Preraka School integrates SchoolAI by CoSchool, an AI-powered learning platform, as part of our curriculum. This platform personalises learning paths, provides data-driven insights, and supports individualised student growth.

In using AI-based tools, the following applies:

• Student interaction data within SchoolAI is used solely for educational personalisation and teacher insights
• We ensure that any third-party AI tool used by the school meets appropriate data privacy and security standards
• Student data shared with CoSchool / SchoolAI is governed by that platform’s own Data Processing Agreement with the school
• Parents may request details of how their child’s data is used within AI tools by contacting the school administration
• AI-generated data is not used to make decisions that affect a student’s academic standing without human review by our trained educators

Transparency commitment: We will always inform parents when new AI tools are introduced that process student data and obtain consent where required by law.

Sharing of Information

We do not share your personal information with external parties except in the following limited circumstances:

• Educational service providers: Platforms like CoSchool/SchoolAI used for curriculum delivery, operating under data protection agreements
• Government or regulatory bodies: Where required to comply with Indian laws, regulations, or court orders
• Health & emergency services: In the event of a medical emergency involving a student, relevant health information may be shared with emergency responders
• School affiliates: Where applicable, with partner institutions or accreditation bodies for academic purposes
• Website & hosting providers: Technical service providers who operate and maintain our website under confidentiality agreements

All third parties with whom we share data are required to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality standards and may not use student or parent data for any purpose other than what is agreed.

Data Security

We take the security of personal information seriously. Preraka School implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. These include:

• Restricted access to student and parent records, available only to authorised staff
• Secure storage of physical records within school premises
• Use of password-protected and encrypted digital systems for academic data
• Regular review of data security practices and staff awareness
• HTTPS encryption on our website (prerakaschool.com)

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage parents to contact us immediately if they suspect any breach of their information.

Children’s Privacy

As a school, the privacy of children is of the highest priority to us. Preraka School processes student data only as necessary for educational purposes and always with the awareness and consent of the parent or guardian at the time of admission.

• We do not knowingly allow children to independently submit personal information through our website or digital platforms without parental involvement
• Student data is not used for advertising, profiling for commercial purposes, or shared with social media platforms without explicit parental consent
• Photographs or videos of students are only published on our website, gallery, or social media with parental consent, which may be withdrawn at any time
• Parents may review, request correction of, or request deletion of their child’s data by contacting us

We are committed to complying with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) and all applicable Indian regulations governing the processing of children’s data.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by Indian educational and legal regulations. Specifically:

• Student academic records are typically retained for a minimum of 7–10 years after a student leaves the school, as per standard practice
• Admission and contact details of families who do not enrol are retained for up to 12 months
• Website enquiry data is retained for up to 6 months unless further communication arises
• AI platform learning data is retained as per the agreement with CoSchool/SchoolAI, and parents may request its deletion

When data is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymise it.

Your Rights

As a parent, guardian, or staff member, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or your child
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for photography/media use or non-essential communications at any time
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of personal data, subject to legal and regulatory obligations
• Right to Object: Object to certain uses of your data where we rely on legitimate interest

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 12. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.

Cookies & Website Usage

Our website (prerakaschool.com) may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device.

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g. Google Analytics), in anonymised form
• Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences for future visits

You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the website may not function properly without them.

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies that follow users across third-party websites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or school operations. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Post the updated policy on our website at prerakaschool.com with a revised “Last Updated” date
• Notify parents and guardians via email or school circular for material changes affecting student data

We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about how we are protecting the information we collect.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please reach out to us through any of the following channels. We are happy to assist.

School NamePreraka School

Emailprerakastaff@gmail.com

Phone+91 91002 72854

AddressRadhavendra Nagar, Turkayamjal, Hyderabad – 501510, Telangana, India

Our team will acknowledge your request within 5 working days and resolve it within 30 calendar days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may refer your concern to the relevant regulatory authority under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.