Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 21, 2026

Siddhi Vinayak Public School ("we," "our," or "the School") built the SVPS app as a Free app. This SERVICE is provided by Siddhi Vinayak Public School at no cost and is intended for use as is.

This page is used to inform visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of information if anyone decides to use our Service.

1. Information Collection and Use

The SVPS app is an open-access information platform. We do not require user registration, accounts, or logins to access school notices, academic calendars, or media galleries. Consequently, we do not collect personal identifiers such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers from users browsing the app.

The app interacts with third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. Links to the privacy policy of third-party service providers used by the app:

• Google Play Services
• YouTube (For viewing featured school videos)

2. Data Safety & Permissions

To provide a functional experience for parents and students, the app requires the following specific permissions:

• Internet & Network Access: Required to fetch real-time updates from our secure school API and display school images.
• Location Services: Used only when you interact with the "Get Directions" feature to navigate to our Bal Vatika or Main Campus via your device's native mapping application. We do not track or store your location history.
• Storage & Media: Required only if you choose to manually save school documents, reports, or gallery images to your device.
• Notifications: Used to send important school announcements and notice board alerts to your device.

3. External Links

Our Service may contain links to other sites, such as the official school website or YouTube. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by us; therefore, we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites.

4. Children’s Privacy

As an educational institution, we prioritize the safety of our students. This app is an informational resource and does not allow for user-generated content, social interaction, or account creation by minors. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

5. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Siddhi Vinayak Public School
Pachhotia, Jujhestipur, Balasore, Odisha, 756002
Email: svps.balasore@gmail.com