Privacy Policy of Lazzaro Academy

1. Information We Collect

Lazzaro Academy may collect the following categories of personal information:

A. Contact Details

We may collect contact information relating to students, applicants, parents and guardians, including:

• Full name
• Residential address
• Phone number
• Email address
• Parent/guardian details
• Emergency contact information

B. Identification Documents

We may collect identification documents required for verification and administrative purposes, including:

• Aadhaar Card details
• Passport-size photographs
• Date-of-birth proof
• Address proof
• Other identification documents where required

C. Academic and Eligibility Documents

We may collect:

• Eligibility certificates
• Previous academic records
• Mark sheets
• Transfer certificates
• Course-completion certificates
• Examination and certification records

D. Admission and Payment Information

We may also maintain:

• Course and admission details
• Enrolment information
• Attendance records
• Examination details
• Fee-payment and transaction records
• Academic performance and certification information

2. Purpose of Collecting Information

Personal information may be used for:

• Student admission and enrolment
• Verification of identity and eligibility
• Academic administration and record maintenance
• Communication with students, parents and guardians
• Fee and payment administration
• Examination and certification processes
• Coordination with universities, educational boards and certification bodies
• Internship and placement-related services, where applicable
• Compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Lazzaro Academy does not sell personal information to third parties.

Personal information may be shared, where reasonably necessary, with:

• Universities and educational institutions
• Educational boards and regulatory authorities
• Government departments
• Examination and certification bodies
• Payment gateways and banks
• Internship and placement partners
• ERP, software and technology service providers
• Authorised service providers assisting with academic or administrative operations

Information may also be disclosed when required by applicable law, court order or government/regulatory authority.

4. Storage and Security of Information

Lazzaro Academy implements reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect personal information against:

• Unauthorised access
• Loss or theft
• Misuse
• Unauthorised disclosure
• Alteration or destruction

Student records and sensitive identification documents are stored securely and are accessible only to authorised personnel.

5. Payment Information

Online payments may be processed through authorised third-party banks or payment gateways.

Lazzaro Academy does not ordinarily store sensitive payment credentials such as UPI PINs, CVVs, internet-banking passwords or complete debit/credit card credentials.

6. Communication

Contact information provided to Lazzaro Academy may be used to communicate:

• Admission information
• Class and academic updates
• Examination notifications
• Fee reminders
• Certification updates
• Internship or placement information
• Institutional announcements

Communication may take place through telephone, SMS, email, WhatsApp, website, ERP or student portal.

7. Retention of Data

Lazzaro Academy retains personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Fulfil academic and administrative purposes
• Maintain institutional records
• Complete examination and certification requirements
• Meet legal or regulatory requirements

Certain academic and certification records may be retained permanently or for extended periods where required by educational regulations or relevant authorities.

8. Accuracy and Correction of Information

Students, applicants, parents and guardians are responsible for providing accurate and updated information.

Requests to correct or update personal information may be submitted to Lazzaro Academy through the official contact details provided below.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website, ERP or student portal may contain links to payment gateways, universities, certification organisations or other third-party services.

Such third parties may have their own privacy policies. Lazzaro Academy is not responsible for the privacy practices of independent third-party websites or services.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

Lazzaro Academy reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy when necessary to reflect changes in institutional practices, technology or applicable legal requirements.

Any revised policy will be published on our official website.

11. Contact Information

For privacy-related enquiries or requests, please contact: