The Elementary Board of Education Kotli ("EBEK", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for examinations
• Fill out admission forms
• Contact us through our forms or email
• Subscribe to our newsletters
• Download model papers or syllabus
• Apply for certificates or documents

This information may include:

• Full name and father's name
• Date of birth and CNIC/B-Form number
• Postal address and contact numbers
• Email address
• Educational records and roll numbers
• School/Institution information

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses
• Clickstream data and navigation patterns

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Processing examination registrations and admissions
• Issuing roll number slips and result cards
• Communicating important updates and notifications
• Improving our website and services
• Responding to your inquiries and requests
• Maintaining academic records and transcripts
• Verifying student identity and eligibility
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Educational Institutions: With affiliated schools for verification purposes
• Government Authorities: When required by law or to comply with legal processes
• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of EBEK or others

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication protocols
• Secure data storage and backup systems
• Staff training on data protection practices

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website performance and functionality
• Provide personalized content and features

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Student academic records are typically retained for a minimum of 5 years after examination completion as per board policies.

Our services are directed at students and educational institutions. We may collect information from minors under the age of 13 with parental consent or through their educational institutions. Parents or guardians who have questions about their child's information should contact us directly.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: