Privacy Policy

Welcome to the SVIS Alumni Network, an official platform of Sadhu Vaswani International School (SVIS), Kompally, Hyderabad, Telangana. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or register as an alumni member.

We collect information you voluntarily provide when registering on our platform, as well as information collected automatically during your use of our services.

Personal Information you provide:

• Full name and profile photograph
• Email address and contact number
• Year of graduation (batch) and gender
• Current profession, employer, or educational institution
• City/country of residence
• Password (stored in encrypted form)
• Any additional details you choose to add to your alumni profile

Information collected automatically:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on the platform
• Device type and operating system
• Referral URLs and general geographic location

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your alumni profile on our network
• To facilitate connections between SVIS alumni members
• To send event invitations, newsletters, and alumni announcements
• To maintain and improve the functionality of the platform
• To verify your identity and authenticate your login
• To respond to your queries and provide support
• To ensure platform security and prevent fraudulent activity
• To comply with applicable legal obligations

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Your information may only be shared in the following limited circumstances:

• Within the Alumni Network: Your profile information (name, batch year, profession, city) may be visible to other verified SVIS alumni members as part of the directory.
• School Administration: SVIS school management may access aggregated alumni data for institutional planning and outreach.
• Service Providers: Trusted technical partners who assist in hosting, email delivery, or platform maintenance — bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Obligations: If required by law, court order, or government authority.
• Safety Concerns: To protect the rights, property, or safety of SVIS, its alumni, or the public.

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

• Passwords are stored using industry-standard encryption
• Our platform uses HTTPS/SSL encryption for data transmission
• Access to your personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only
• We regularly review and update our security practices

As a registered member of the SVIS Alumni Network, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete information in your profile.
• Deletion: Request removal of your account and associated data from our platform.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications and event notifications at any time.
• Visibility Control: Manage which profile details are visible to other alumni members.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format where technically feasible.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@svishyd.edu.in.

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function correctly (e.g., login sessions).
• Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for a better experience.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the platform.

The SVIS Alumni Network is intended for use by former students who have passed out from SVIS. Registration requires users to be at least 15 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at info@svishyd.edu.in and we will take steps to remove such information.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as the official SVIS school website (svishyd.edu.in), social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), or external resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or platform features. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify registered alumni via email where appropriate
• Post a notice on the SVIS Alumni Network homepage

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us:

• School: Sadhu Vaswani International School, Kompally, Hyderabad
• Address: 150-152 Jayabheri Park, Behind Cine Planet Multiplex, Kompally, Hyderabad – 500100, Telangana
• Phone: 040-23005000
• Email: info@svishyd.edu.in
• Office Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:15 AM – 3:15 PM | Saturday: 8:15 AM – 12:30 PM