We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide educational services and manage student records
• To communicate with parents, students, and staff regarding school activities
• To process admissions, fee payments, and maintain financial records
• To send notifications, announcements, and updates about school events
• To improve our website functionality and user experience
• To ensure the safety and security of our students
• To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• To showcase school achievements and events in our gallery (with appropriate consent)

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With Parents/Guardians: Student academic performance, attendance, and school-related updates
• With Educational Authorities: When required by law or for regulatory compliance
• With Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our website (e.g., Cloudinary for media storage, payment processors)
• For Legal Purposes: When necessary to protect our rights, comply with legal processes, or ensure student safety
• With Consent: Any other disclosure will be made only with your explicit consent

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS/SSL protocols
• Secure authentication systems with password encryption
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
• Regular backups to prevent data loss
• Secure cloud storage with industry-standard providers

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining industry best practices.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for photo/video usage in gallery or promotional materials

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@happychildschool.edu

Happy Child School is committed to protecting the privacy of children. We comply with all applicable laws regarding children's online privacy:

• We only collect information from students with parental consent
• Parents have the right to review their child's information
• Photos/videos of students are published only with explicit parental permission
• We do not knowingly collect data from children for marketing purposes
• Parents can request deletion of their child's information at any time

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