Privacy Policy

At Student Ink Sabha, we are fully committed to protecting the privacy, safety, and personal information of our users, especially students and schools. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit or use our website and services.By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We CollectWe may collect the following types of information:a) Personal InformationCollected during registration, submission, workshops, or contact forms:Student NameSchool NameClass & SectionTeacher NameEmail AddressPhone NumberCity & Stateb) Content InformationStudent articles, newspapers, artwork, photographs, designs, and written submissionsc) Technical InformationAutomatically collected:IP addressBrowser typeDevice typeWebsite usage dataCookies and analytics data

2. How We Collect InformationWe collect information through:School registration formsStudent submission formsWorkshop registrationsContact formsCookies and website analytics toolsAll data is collected only with user consent.

3. Why We Collect This InformationWe collect information in order to:Register schools and participantsPublish student newspapersIssue certificates & awardsCommunicate important updatesConduct competitions & workshopsImprove website servicesEnsure safety, transparency, and authenticityWe do not sell personal data under any circumstances.

4. How We Use Your InformationYour information is used only for:Competition participationEditorial publishing with proper creditCommunication related to eventsCertification & recognitionPlatform improvementYour data is never used for commercial advertising without consent.

5. Sharing of Information with Third PartiesWe do not share personal data with third parties, except:When required by lawFor certificate printing & official verificationFor website analytics & security purposesWith trusted service partners strictly for official useThird parties are required to follow strict confidentiality rules.

6. Data Security & ProtectionWe use:Secure serversPassword-protected systemsRestricted admin accessEncrypted data storageWe take all reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

7. Your Rights Under Privacy LawsUsers have the right to:Access their personal informationRequest correction of inaccurate dataRequest deletion of personal dataWithdraw consent at any timeObject to misuse of informationTo exercise your rights, you may contact us through the official website contact form.

8. Minors’ Data Protection (Important Section)Student Ink Sabha strictly follows child data protection guidelines:Participation is allowed only through registered schoolsAll submissions must be teacher-approvedNo student can participate independentlyStudent data is never shared publicly without school consentNo commercial use of minors’ dataPhotos or content containing student faces are published only with school permissionWe take special care in handling minors’ data with the highest level of security and ethics.

9. Cookies PolicyOur website may use cookies to:Improve user experienceAnalyze trafficRemember user preferencesUsers can disable cookies in their browser at any time.

10. Data Retention PolicyWe retain user data:Only as long as required for official purposesFor record-keeping, certificates, and archivingUntil deletion is requested by the school

11. Third-Party LinksOur website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. Users should read their respective privacy policies.

12. Updates to This Privacy PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the website confirms acceptance of changes.

13. ConsentBy using our website, registering, or submitting content, you formally consent to this Privacy Policy.

14. Contact InformationFor any queries, concerns, or data-related requests, please contact us through the official website contact form.