[ A Different Tune ] – Privacy Policy for Media & Children’s Data

Last Updated: [05/02/26]

1. Introduction

At [ A Different Tune ], we are committed to protecting the privacy and dignity of our students. This section of our Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of images, videos, and related information of children participating in Institution activities for use on our website and other promotional materials.

2. Legal Basis & Consent

We will never publish an identifiable image or video of a child on our website, social media, or in any public-facing material without first obtaining explicit, written consent from the child’s parent or legal guardian. Our use of such media is based entirely on the consent you provide via our Media Consent and Release Form.

3. Types of Media We Capture

For the purpose of showcasing our educational environment and activities, we may capture:

  • Photographs of children engaged in classroom activities, therapy sessions, and special events.
  • Short video clips of Institution events, learning milestones, or day-in-the-life segments.
  • Audio recordings of children’s participation (e.g., in a school play or presentation).

4. How We Use Media

With your consent, media may be used for:

  • The official Institution website ( adifferenttune.in ).
  • Password-protected areas of our website for enrolled families.
  • Official Institution social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Instagram).
  • Printed marketing materials (e.g., brochures, banners, annual reports).
  • Presentations to potential donors, partners, or at educational conferences.

5. What We Will NEVER Do

  • We will never use a child’s full name in conjunction with their image. We may use first names only, and only with explicit consent.
  • We will never publish personal details such as surname, address, specific diagnosis, or any sensitive personal information.
  • We will never use images in a manner that is demeaning, derogatory, or could cause embarrassment or harm to the child.
  • We will never sell images or videos to third parties.

6. Storage & Security

All digital media are stored securely on our password-protected internal servers or encrypted cloud services with limited access granted only to authorized staff. Physical media (e.g., printed photos for displays) are kept in secure Institution premises.

7. Your Rights & Control (Consent Management)

Your consent is voluntary, specific, and reversible. You have the right to:

  • Review the Media Consent Form before agreeing.
  • Choose the scope of your consent (e.g., website only, no social media).
  • Withdraw your consent at any time, in writing.
  • Upon withdrawal, we will make all reasonable efforts to remove the child’s image from our publicly accessible platforms and will not use it in any future publications.

8. Safeguarding & Anonymity

As an additional safeguard, we may use techniques such as:

  • Using images where children are not directly facing the camera (e.g., engaged in an activity, seen from behind).
  • Using group shots where individuals are less identifiable.
  • Applying subtle blurring or cropping to further protect identity, where appropriate.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy, wish to withdraw consent, or want to know if your child’s image is currently in use, please contact our Data Protection Officer/Principal:

Name: Mouna Siddappa
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 9880957576
Address: # 50, 7th Cross, Jai Jawan Nagar, SubbannaPalaya, Banaswadi, Bangalore 560 033.