How we collect, use, and protect your personal information at Abune Samuel School.
At Abune Samuel School, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our school management system, or interact with our educational services.
We comply with Ethiopian data protection laws and strive to maintain the highest standards of data privacy and security. By using our Services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our educational services:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Student Information | Full name, date of birth, gender, nationality, student ID, grade level, class assignments |
| Parent/Guardian Information | Names, contact details (phone, email), address, occupation, relationship to student |
| Academic Records | Grades, test scores, attendance records, teacher comments, progress reports |
| Health Information | Medical conditions, allergies, immunization records, emergency contact information |
| Financial Information | Payment records, fee statements, scholarship information, billing details |
We collect information through various methods:
We use collected information for the following purposes:
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the information in the Contact section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Our Services are primarily used by students under the age of 18. We take special care to protect children's privacy:
If you believe we might have information from a child without proper consent, please contact us immediately.
Our website may include links to third-party websites and services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
We may use third-party services such as:
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Ethiopia where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
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 with an updated effective date.
For significant changes, we may provide more prominent notice (such as email notification). We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer: