Privacy Statement and Data Protection Notice for Higham Hill Maktab

At Higham Hill Maktab, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Statement and Data Protection Notice outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data. By using our services, you consent to the practices described herein.

  1. Data Collection and Usage: We collect personal information solely for the purpose of providing educational services and maintaining communication with students, parents, and guardians. This information may include names, contact details, birthdates, emergency contact information, and any other details relevant to the educational process.
  2. Legal Basis: We process personal data based on legitimate interests, contractual obligations, and legal requirements related to educational institutions.
  3. Consent: In certain instances, we may seek your explicit consent to process specific types of personal data, such as photographs for promotional purposes. Your consent can be withdrawn at any time.
  4. Data Security: We employ robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular system audits.
  5. Data Sharing: We may share your personal information with trusted third parties, such as educational partners or regulatory authorities, strictly for educational purposes. We ensure that these parties also adhere to high standards of data protection.
  6. Retention Period: We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations. After this period, your data will be securely deleted
  7. Individual Rights: You have the right to access, rectify, or delete your personal data held by us. You can also request information about the purposes of data processing and any third parties involved. To exercise these rights, please contact our designated Data Protection Officer.
  8. Marketing Communications: We may use your contact details to provide you with relevant information about our educational services or events. You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time.
  9. Cookies and Analytics: Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience. These tools do not collect personal information unless expressly provided by you.
  10. Children’s Privacy: We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16 without parental consent.
  11. Changes to this Statement: We reserve the right to update this Privacy Statement to reflect changes in our practices. Any changes will be posted on our website.
  12. Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns about our data protection practices or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [contact email/phone number].

By continuing to engage with Higham Hill Maktab, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Statement and Data Protection Notice and consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with its terms.