Introduction

[School Name] (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of our students, their parents or guardians (“you”), and those who visit our website. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect, how we use it, and with whom we share it.

Information We Collect

We collect two main types of information:

• Information you provide: This includes personal information you provide during enrollment, registration, or when using our website. Examples include:
  
  • Student name, address, phone number, and date of birth.
  • Parent or guardian name, contact information, and emergency contacts.
  • Academic records (may require separate parental consent).
  • Medical information (may require separate parental consent).
  • Information submitted through website forms or online applications.
• Information collected automatically: When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically through cookies and similar technologies. This information may include:
  
  • IP address
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Referring website (if applicable)
  • Pages visited on our website
  • Date and time of visit

Use of Information

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

• To provide educational services and programs to our students.
• To communicate with parents or guardians regarding their child’s education, school events, and important announcements.
• To maintain student records and ensure a safe learning environment.
• To improve our website and personalize your experience.
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

Sharing of Information

We will not share your personal information with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We may share your information with service providers who help us operate our school and website. These providers are obligated to keep your information confidential.
• Law enforcement or legal compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or court order.
• To protect the safety of others: We may disclose your information if we believe it’s necessary to protect the safety of our students, staff, or the public.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure.

Parental Rights

We understand the importance of protecting the privacy of children. If you are a parent or guardian, you have the right to:

• Access the information we collect about your child.
• Request that we correct inaccurate information.
• Request that we delete your child’s information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• PO Box 5687 Boroko, NCD
• tel:+675 710 296 03
• admin@wccs.com.pg