Kinderly School ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our students, parents, staff, and visitors. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information, in compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

1.1. Personal Information

• Students: Full name, date of birth, home address, medical information, emergency contact details, academic records, and behavioral reports.

• Parents/Guardians: Name, email address, phone number, home address, and occupation.

• Staff: Name, address, contact details, employment records, educational qualifications, and criminal background checks (if required by law).

1.2. Usage Data

• Information about how our website, apps, or digital platforms are accessed and used. This includes IP addresses, browser types, device information, and usage patterns (cookies).

2. How We Use the Information

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

• Providing Educational Services: To deliver and improve our educational programs and services.

• Communication: To inform parents/guardians about their child's progress, school events, and important updates.

• Safety & Welfare: To ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff.

• Compliance with Legal Obligations: To comply with local, state, or federal regulations, and to respond to any legal claims or processes.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following cases:

• With Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in providing educational tools, platforms, or administrative services (e.g., online learning platforms, cloud services, etc.). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use the data as required to fulfill their services.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.

• Emergency Situations: To protect the safety of students, staff, or others in emergency situations.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the personal information we collect. This includes encryption, firewalls, secure servers, and strict access controls.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Parental Consent and Children’s Privacy

For students under the age of 13, we will obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information, in accordance with applicable privacy laws such as COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act).

Parents/guardians have the right to review, amend, or request the deletion of their child’s personal information at any time by contacting us at [email address].

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have the following rights:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you or your child.

• Correction: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal requirements.

• Restriction: You have the right to ask us to restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.

• Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email address].

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze site usage. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can choose to block or delete cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of our website.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. We will notify you of any material changes by posting an updated version on our website and revising the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at:

Kinderly School