• +91 94370 42860
  • info@dvrs.edu.in
  • Baripada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha

Privacy Policy

Our commitment to transparency, student safety, and data confidentiality at Diganta Vikas Residential School.

Last Updated
October 19, 2026

1. Introduction & Scope

Welcome to Diganta Vikas Residential School (DVRS), Baripada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha. We deeply respect the trust parents, guardians, students, faculty, and website visitors place in us. This Privacy Policy outlines our procedures and policies concerning the collection, utilization, storage, and protection of personal data and educational records across our physical residential campus and our official website (dvrs.edu.in).

By enrolling your ward, submitting admission applications, or utilizing our portal services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices outlined in this policy document.

2. Information We Collect

In order to provide comprehensive residential education, pastoral care, and administrative services, we may collect the following categories of information:

  • Student Personal Information: Full legal name, date of birth, gender, nationality, religion, Aadhaar number, previous school academic transcripts, and transfer certificates.
  • Parent & Guardian Contact Data: Parents' names, residential address, verified mobile numbers, emergency alternate contacts, email addresses, and occupation details.
  • Medical & Health Records: Blood group, vaccination history, known chronic allergies, regular medications, and emergency treatment authorizations required for residential hostel care.
  • Online Form Submissions: Enquiries, admission registration forms, job application details, uploaded resumes, and feedback messages submitted via our website.
  • Technical Web Logs: Browser type, IP address, device operating system, and pages visited collected through standard server logs and analytical cookies to improve website reliability.

3. How We Use Your Information

All information collected by Diganta Vikas Residential School is utilized strictly for bonafide educational and administrative purposes, including:

  • Processing student admissions, grade placement, and CBSE registration.
  • Maintaining student academic records, continuous evaluations, report cards, and attendance tracking.
  • Facilitating seamless communication with parents regarding academic progress, hostel updates, PTM schedules, and emergency notices.
  • Ensuring the safety, nutrition, and well-being of boarding students in hostels and campus dining halls.
  • Complying with statutory reporting requirements mandated by the Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha, and the Central Board of Secondary Education.

4. Residential Hostel & Student Health Privacy

Special Care for Residential Students: Student medical records and residential notes are treated with absolute confidentiality under the supervision of the School Medical Officer and Head Warden.

Student health information is accessible only to our licensed residential nursing staff, doctors on call, and the Principal. It is utilized solely to provide timely medical attention, diet customization in the dining hall, and swift hospitalization in the event of an emergency.

5. Photography, Video & School Publications

As part of daily school life, co-curricular celebrations, sports meets, and science exhibitions, group photographs and video clips of students may be taken. These may be featured in our official school magazine, campus notice board, newsletter, and official website gallery to celebrate student accomplishments.

We never publish sensitive personal identifiers (such as home address, contact numbers, or financial details) alongside photographs. Parents who wish to opt out of their ward’s inclusion in promotional school publications may submit a written notice to the administrative office.

6. Data Security & Storage

We deploy robust physical, technical, and managerial safeguards to protect student and parent data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Physical student files are stored in secured administrative archives, while digital database entries are protected via authenticated administrative access, encrypted connections (SSL/TLS), and regular backups.

7. Non-Disclosure & Zero Commercial Sale of Data

Our Commitment: Diganta Vikas Residential School NEVER sells, rents, leases, or trades student or parent contact details to commercial telemarketers, coaching franchises, or advertising agencies.

Information is disclosed externally only when strictly necessary: (a) to government education authorities or CBSE as mandated by law; (b) to medical professionals in health emergencies; or (c) pursuant to valid judicial court orders.

8. Parent & Guardian Rights

Parents and legal guardians have the right to inspect, verify, and request corrections to their ward's educational and contact records held with the school. To update your mobile number, address, or emergency contacts, kindly visit the school administrative office or submit a written request with parent ID verification.

9. Grievance Redressal & Contact Details

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact our administrative desk:

Administrative Office: Diganta Vikas Residential School
Sastri Colony, Baripada, Odisha 757002
Pin – 757002
Contact Details: Helpline: +91 94370 42860 Email: info@dvrs.edu.in