Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us
Introduction
Etham School ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Student and parent/guardian names and contact information
- Student academic records and educational history
- Email addresses and phone numbers
- Emergency contact information
- Financial information for fee payments
- Medical and health information (as required for student care)
- Photos and videos taken during school activities
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser information
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Device information and operating system
- Referral sources and clickstream data
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide educational services and manage student enrollment
- To communicate with parents/guardians about student progress and school activities
- To process fee payments and maintain financial records
- To ensure student safety and well-being
- To improve our website and educational programs
- To send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with consent)
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Educational Authorities: As required by law or for accreditation purposes
- Service Providers: Third parties who assist in operating our school (e.g., payment processors, transport providers)
- Emergency Services: When necessary for student safety and well-being
- Parents/Guardians: Information about their child's academic progress and school activities
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Object to the processing of your personal information
- Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
Children's Privacy
Our services are designed for children and students. We collect information about minors only with parental/guardian consent and use it solely for educational purposes. Parents/guardians have the right to review, modify, or delete their child's information at any time.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: info@ethamschool.com
- Phone: +254 796 809 419
- Address: Race course/Upper Elgon View, Eldoret, P.O BOX 10036-30100
