PRIVACY POLICY

Holy Wisdom Academy
Effective Date: 13-09-2026

Holy Wisdom Academy respects the privacy of its students, parents and guardians. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored and protected when users access the School's website or use its online fee payment facility.

1. Information We Collect

While using our website or online fee payment facility, we may collect the following information:

Student Information

  • Student name

  • Parent/Guardian name

  • Class/Grade

  • Admission/Enrollment number

Contact Information

  • Mobile/telephone number

  • Email address

  • Residential/address details, where required

Payment Information

We may retain information necessary to identify and reconcile a payment, such as:

  • Fee amount

  • Transaction ID/reference number

  • Payment date

  • Payment status

  • Receipt details

The School does not store sensitive payment credentials such as complete card numbers, CVV, UPI PINs, passwords or net-banking credentials on its servers. Such information is processed through the authorised payment gateway and the relevant banking/payment network.

2. Purpose of Collecting Information

The information collected may be used for:

  • Processing and recording school fee payments.

  • Generating payment confirmations and receipts.

  • Responding to fee-related queries.

  • Sending payment-related notifications and reminders.

  • Maintaining student, academic and administrative records.

  • Reconciling transactions with the concerned bank/payment gateway.

  • Meeting legal, regulatory, accounting and audit requirements.

  • Maintaining the security and functionality of the website.

3. Sharing of Information

Personal information shall be shared only where reasonably necessary for legitimate School functions.

Payment-related information may be shared with the School's authorised payment gateway provider and associated banking/payment partners for processing, verification and reconciliation of transactions.

The School does not sell, rent or trade personal information for marketing purposes.

Information may also be disclosed where required by applicable law or pursuant to a valid request from a government, regulatory, law-enforcement or judicial authority.

4. Data Security

The School takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

Online payment transactions are processed through the secure infrastructure of the authorised payment gateway and applicable banking/payment networks.

Users should never share their OTP, UPI PIN, card PIN, password or other confidential payment credentials with any person claiming to represent the School.

5. Data Retention

Personal and transaction information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for administrative, academic, accounting, legal, regulatory and audit purposes.

6. User Rights

Users may contact the School to:

  • Request access to personal information held by the School.

  • Request correction of inaccurate information.

  • Raise concerns regarding the use of their personal information.

Requests may be submitted to the School using the contact details provided below.

7. Cookies

The School's website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality and user experience.

Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functions.

8. Changes to Privacy Policy

Holy Wisdom Academy may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any revised policy shall be published on this page along with an updated Effective Date.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

Holy Wisdom Academy
Address: Holy Wisdom Academy,Near Hathrangiya Lohaghat, Champawat, Uttarakhand (262524)
Email: info@holywisdomacademy.com
Phone: +91-9410738878