Privacy Policy

Vision

The vision of the Victory Heights Primary School Privacy Policy is to create a secure, transparent, and respectful environment for all stakeholders by prioritizing the protection and responsible management of personal data.

Aim

Foster Trust: Build and maintain trust with our school community by ensuring their personal data is handled with the utmost care and in full compliance with legal and ethical standards. Promote Transparency: Provide clear, accessible, and consistent communication about how we collect, use, and protect personal data.

Enhance Security: Continuously implement and update robust measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, breaches, or misuse.

Support Excellence: Use data responsibly to improve school operations, and create meaningful engagement with our school community.

Data Controller

Victory Heights Primary School Dubai is the “data controller,” which means that we are responsible for deciding how we collect, use, and protect your data.

What Data We Collect

The type of personal information we collect depends on the nature of your interaction with us. We may collect the following data:

• For inquiries or admissions:
• First name and last name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Address (including postal code)
• Date of birth (for prospective students)
• Gender

Nationality

• For job applicants:
• Personal details included in your application (e.g., CV, education history, references).

For website users:

• IP address and geo-location data Browsing activity on our website (via cookies; see our Cookies Policy).
• For events and activities: Photos, videos, or audio recordings (where consent has been provided).

How We Collect Data

• We collect data through:
• Direct interaction: When you fill out forms, contact us via email, or visit the school.
• Our website or Social Media platforms: When you browse, submit forms, or interact with features.
• Third parties: Occasionally, we may receive your data from external organizations, such as event partners or admission services.
• Inquiries about our services or activities.
• Sign up to receive news about the school.

How We Use Your Data

• We use personal data for the following purposes:
• Admissions and administration: To process your application or respond to your inquiries.
• Communication: To share updates, newsletters, or information about school events and activities.
• Website functionality: To enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.
• Event management: For event planning, participation, and communications.
• Compliance: To fulfill legal and regulatory obligations.
• Where we use personal data for marketing or promotional purposes, we will seek your explicit consent beforehand.

Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

• We process personal data under the following legal bases:
• Consent: You have provided explicit consent (e.g., for newsletters or marketing materials).
• Contractual necessity: To fulfill a contract with you (e.g., admissions or employment).
• Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Legitimate interests: To manage and improve our school’s services and operations, provided it does not override your rights.

Sharing Your Data

• We may share your data in the following scenarios:
• Third-party service providers: We choose our third parties with utmost care. For services such as IT support, event management, or website analytics.
• Affiliated organizations: If necessary for legitimate operational purposes.
• We ensure that any third parties we work with adhere to strict data protection requirements.

Your Rights

• Depending on applicable laws, you may have the following rights:
• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccuracies in your data.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your data when no longer necessary.
• Objection: Object to how we process your data.
• Consent withdrawal: Withdraw your consent for specific uses of your data.
• To make a request, please contact us at info@vhprimary.com or info@vhpriarycoa.com the right to request the correction of information that is inaccurate or out of date

Updates to This Policy

This Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our website, and significant changes will be communicated directly.

Please check this page occasionally for updates.