Privacy Policy for Sterkspruit Christian School

1. Introduction

Sterkspruit Christian School (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of students, parents, staff, and anyone interacting with our school. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information provided to us. By engaging with our educational services, website, or any interaction with our school, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

  • Student and Parent Information: When enrolling students or communicating with parents, we may collect names, addresses, contact information, academic records, and health information where necessary.
  • Staff Information: For employment purposes, we collect information from staff, including names, contact details, employment history, and other relevant employment-related information.
  • Website Usage: When individuals visit our website, we may collect information about browsing activity, such as IP addresses, browser types, referring pages, and pages visited, to improve online experiences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Educational Services: Information is used to facilitate education, communicate with parents and students, and manage the academic and administrative functions of the school.
  • Employment: Staff information is used for employment-related purposes, including hiring, payroll, and administrative functions.
  • Website Improvement: We analyze website usage data to enhance and customize our online platform for a better user experience.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We implement security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Information is securely stored and only accessible by authorized personnel. Although we employ best practices to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or share personal information without consent. Data may be shared within the school’s network for academic or administrative purposes. We may also engage trusted service providers who assist in managing academic or administrative functions. These entities are contractually obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.

6. Your Choices

Parents, students, and staff have rights:

  • To access and correct personal information.
  • To opt out of certain communications or services where applicable.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically due to changes in practices, operational requirements, or legal and regulatory reasons. We recommend reviewing this policy occasionally to remain informed.

8. Contact Us

For inquiries, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your interactions with Sterkspruit Christian School, please contact us using the information provided on our website or during school hours.

Thank you for entrusting Sterkspruit Christian School. We are dedicated to respecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your information while providing a quality educational environment.