Privacy Policy

The International School Groningen respects your privacy And is committed to protecting the personal data of all visitors to our website. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:

- Contact details: name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Student information: name, age, class, and enrollment details.
- Parent/Guardian information: contact information and relationship to the student.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, and other details collected through cookies or similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Data
We use the personal information collected for the following purposes:

- To communicate with students, parents, and guardians regarding school activities, events, or updates.
- To process enrolment applications or manage student records.
- To provide relevant information and updates through newsletters or notifications.
- To monitor and improve the functionality of the website.

3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

- Consent: We seek explicit consent before processing personal data for certain purposes.
- Contractual obligations: To fulfil educational or administrative contracts, such as student enrolment.
- Legal compliance: To meet obligations under education laws or regulatory requirements.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not share personal data with third parties unless required to:

- Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
- Protect the rights and safety of students, staff, and the school community.
- Work with authorized service providers that assist in the operation of the website or school services.

5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Access to personal information is restricted to staff and service providers who need it to fulfil their responsibilities.

6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights
Under the school’s policy, you have the following rights:

- Access: Request access to your personal data and obtain information about how it is processed.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of personal data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
- Objection: Object to the processing of personal data in certain circumstances.

8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance the user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to track usage patterns, improve functionality, and provide a personalized experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function properly.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

10. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us at:

PO Box 6105
9702 HC Groningen
The Netherlands
infor@isgroningen.nl
003150530084