Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) Privacy Policy
Overview
Punjab Education Foundation is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application ("PEF OSVS") and the services provided through the App. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it. By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following data:
- Personal Identification Information:Full name, school name, student IDs, and any other data required for the purposes of student verification.
- Facial Recognition Data: We may collect and process facial images of students as part of the student verification process.
- Device Information: Information about the mobile device, including device model, operating system, IP address, and usage patterns.
- Location Data: We may collect data related to your geographic location as required by the verification process.
- Log Information: Time and date of usage, and any system-related error reports.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To verify student identity using facial recognition.
- To enhance the efficiency of the educational management system.
- To ensure compliance with student registration in the PEF Student Information System (SIS).
- To improve our services and deliver personalized user experiences.
- To manage and safeguard our system's performance, security, and integrity.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data under the following circumstances:
- With Partner Schools and Educational Institutions: To verify student information and facilitate the management of educational services.
- With Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies or individuals to facilitate the development of our App or to assist us in analyzing its usage.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
4. Data Security
We use commercially acceptable means to protect your data. All student data, including facial recognition data, is securely encrypted during transmission and at rest. Access to sensitive data is restricted to authorized personnel only. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Retention of Data
We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Student data may be retained in compliance with educational records retention policies.
6. Your Data Rights
As a user, you have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You may request access to your personal information that we hold.
- Correction: You may request the correction of any inaccuracies in your data.
- Deletion: You may request that your personal information be deleted, subject to legal or administrative requirements.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our App is designed for use by educational institutions and students. We take children's privacy seriously and do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without the necessary consent from parents or legal guardians, as required by applicable laws.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify users by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the practices of this App,
please contact us at:
Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) [52-L, Gulberg-III, Lahore, Pakistan]
[Email: info@pef.edu.pk]
Effective Date: [9/9/2024]