Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 25/7/2023

EduGates International School (“EduGates,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you interact with EduGates International School, including through our website, applications, and other services provided by EduGates (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices outlined in this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including but not limited to your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, date of birth, nationality, and other information necessary for admission and registration purposes.

1.2 Usage Information: We may collect information about your interactions with our Services, including but not limited to your IP address, browser type, device information, referring URLs, and usage patterns. This data helps us to analyze trends, administer the website, and improve our Services.

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that allow us to remember your preferences and optimize the functionality of our Services. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Educational Purposes: We use the information we collect to facilitate the educational services we offer, including admissions, registrations, academic programs, and communication with parents, students, and staff.

2.2 Communication: We may use your contact information to send you important updates, newsletters, announcements, and other school-related communications. You may opt-out of receiving marketing emails, but you will still receive essential school communications.

2.3 Analytics and Improvements: We analyze usage data to improve our Services, identify areas for enhancement, and understand user preferences to provide a better experience for all stakeholders.

2.4 Legal Obligations: We may process your personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal proceedings.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our Services, such as IT support, communication platforms, and data analytics. These providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.

3.2 Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information when required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.

3.3 Consent: We will seek your explicit consent before sharing your personal information with any other third parties for purposes other than those outlined in this Privacy Policy.

4. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Retention of Personal Information

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

6. Children’s Privacy

EduGates International School is committed to protecting the privacy of children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us, and we will take the necessary steps to remove the information from our systems.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website or through other appropriate communication channels.

8. Contact Us

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

EduGates International School

Address: Jeddah, Al-Shati district, King’s Road, behind the business buildings

Email: info@edugates-school.edu.sa

Phone: +966 569347247

By using EduGates International School’s Services, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Privacy Policy. Thank you for entrusting us with your personal information as we work together to provide quality education and services.