Privacy Policy for DR. ABRAHAM S. BORBOR MEMORIAL SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
Effective Date: 25th February 2025
At DR. ABRAHAM S. BORBOR MEMORIAL SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us at [email protected].
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of personal information to provide and improve our services. The types of personal data we may collect include:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Student Information: Details about the students enrolled or interested in enrolling at our school (e.g., name, grade, and contact information).
- Financial Information: Payment details (such as credit card information) for tuition or other services (processed securely through trusted third-party payment processors).
- Usage Data: Information on how our website is accessed and used, such as IP address, browser type, device type, and location data (via cookies).
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To process and manage school enrollments.
- To send important notifications related to your application, courses, or payments.
- To respond to your inquiries or provide customer support.
- To improve our website, services, and educational offerings.
- To send promotional emails regarding school events, updates, or other educational content, which you may opt out of at any time.
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from authorities.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you voluntarily submit information through our website (e.g., contact forms, registration forms).
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contractual obligations with students and parents.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Legitimate Interests: For administrative purposes, such as improving our website and services.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure payment processors, and regular security audits.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve website functionality.
You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who assist us in processing payments, managing our website, or sending communications.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid legal requests, we may disclose your information to comply with regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, including for marketing purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Once the data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
9. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have inadvertently collected information about your child, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us at:
DR. ABRAHAM S. BORBOR MEMORIAL SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
Email: [email protected]
Address: Mount Barclay, Johnsonville Road, Liberia