Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 2026
Welcome to St. Xavier’s High School, Dhenkanal. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage your personal information when you visit our website or submit your information through our online forms, admission enquiries, recruitment forms, Facebook Lead Ads, or any other communication channels.
By using our website or submitting your information, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you interact with us:
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Mobile Number
- Email Address
- Residential Address
- Student Information
- Parent/Guardian Details
- Educational Qualifications
- Teaching Experience
- Resume/CV (for job applicants)
- Any other information voluntarily submitted through our forms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to admission enquiries.
- Process admission applications.
- Process teacher recruitment applications.
- Contact applicants regarding interviews or admissions.
- Provide updates about school activities and events.
- Improve our educational services.
- Respond to your questions and requests.
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
We only collect information necessary for these purposes.
3. Recruitment Information
If you apply for a teaching or non-teaching position at St. Xavier’s High School, we may collect information such as:
- Educational qualifications
- Teaching experience
- Resume/CV
- References
- Subject specialization
- Contact details
This information is used solely for evaluating your application and contacting shortlisted candidates.
Your recruitment information will not be shared outside the recruitment process except where required by law.
4. Facebook Lead Advertisements
When you submit your information through our Facebook or Instagram advertisements, your details are securely collected through Meta’s Lead Ads platform.
We use this information only to:
- Contact you regarding admissions.
- Contact you regarding employment opportunities.
- Provide information requested by you.
Your information is not sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and enhance website performance.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.
6. Sharing of Information
We respect your privacy.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only:
- With authorized school staff involved in admissions or recruitment.
- When required by law or government authorities.
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of the school.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, alteration, or loss.
While we strive to safeguard your information, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Process admissions.
- Conduct recruitment.
- Fulfil legal obligations.
- Maintain school records where required.
After this period, information may be securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Your Rights
You may request to:
- Access your personal information.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Update your contact details.
- Request deletion of your information where legally permissible.
- Withdraw consent for future communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
10. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services such as:
- Google Maps
- YouTube
These websites have their own privacy policies, and St. Xavier’s High School is not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for parents, guardians, prospective students, and job applicants.
For student admissions, information about children should be submitted only by parents or legal guardians.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page along with the revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us:
St. Xavier’s High School
At-Ranapasi, PO-Gengutia
Dhenkanal – 759013, Odisha, India
Phone: +91 94370 32662
Email: sxhs.dkl@gmail.com
Website: www.stxaviersdhenkanal.org