Privacy Policy

Principles of Data Protection

Dorat Al Khaleej International Private School aims to handle personal information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and data-protection principles. Information collected by the school will be:

• Used in a fair, lawful, and transparent manner.
• Collected for specific purposes only.
• Relevant to the purpose for which it is collected, accurate, and kept up to date where necessary.
• Kept only for as long as necessary to process your inquiries and provide our educational services.
• Held and kept securely.

Types of Data We Hold

To provide educational and administrative services, Dorat Al Khaleej International Private School may collect, store, and use the following categories of personal and sensitive information:

Parent / Guardian

• Information you provided on our registration forms and website.
• Identity details (Name, Occupation, Nationality, Address, Telephone, Email).
• Financial information relating to authorized transactions.
• Any other information you voluntarily provide including medical information.

Student

• Identity details (Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality, Religious Beliefs).
• Academic details (Educational History, Academic Results, Attendance, Behavior).
• Medical details (Health Status, Sickness Records, Vaccination Records, Allergies).
• Information about any other special educational needs or disabilities.

Technical

• Complaints and queries received via email or any other communication method.
• Usage data including how you use our website, portals, or online services.
• Preferences for receiving marketing content or our newsletter.
• Technical and login information, where applicable, such as IP address, username, browser type, and device information.

Collection of Data

Dorat Al Khaleej International Private School may collect personal information about students and parents from the following sources:

• Registration forms and documents attached with the applications.
• Previous and current schools attended by the students (if applicable).
• Registering on our website.
• Attending our events and activities.
• Questionnaires, circulars, and surveys.
• Information provided in the course of our interaction with you.

How We Use Your Information

Dorat Al Khaleej International Private School uses personal information where reasonably necessary to provide educational and administrative services and to support its relationship with students and families.

Your information will be used for the following purposes:

• To supply you with customized content related to your interests and preferences.
• To analyze and develop our educational services and website experience.
• To communicate with you about school matters, events, relevant updates, requests for additional information, and necessary follow-up.
• To process your registrations, inquiries, and applications.

Security of Your Data

Strict measures have been put in place at Dorat Al Khaleej International Private School to maintain high levels of security for your personal and sensitive information and to prevent accidental loss, unauthorized usage or access, or any form of data security breach.

Access to personal information is limited to employees whose responsibilities require it, and such information is handled with appropriate confidentiality.

Where required by applicable law, or where necessary to protect systems and users, the school may report suspected fraud, criminal activity, or security incidents to the relevant authorities and may notify affected individuals when required.

Data Retention

Dorat Al Khaleej International Private School retains personal information about students and parents only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and for related school requirements.

Your Data Rights

Subject to applicable law and school procedures, you may request the following in relation to your personal information:

• Confirmation of whether Dorat Al Khaleej International Private School holds and processes your personal information.
• Obtain a copy of the personal information you share with our school.
• Request correction of inaccurate data and updating of personal information.
• Request changes to certain communications, such as marketing emails or newsletters, where applicable.

To exercise these rights or ask a related question, please contact the school in writing or visit the school reception.

Withdrawal of Consent

Some processing activities may rely on your consent or may be connected to registration procedures and services you request from the school.

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent in accordance with the school's procedures. This may affect the school's ability to complete the requested service.

If information required to consider an application is not provided, the school may be unable to complete the application process.

For questions about withdrawing consent, please contact the school administration. Requests will be handled in accordance with the school's applicable policies and procedures.

Changes to this Policy

Dorat Al Khaleej International Private School may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will be published on this website and will apply when you use the website or related school services.