PRIVACY POLICY

Horizon Private School – American Branch (“the School”, “we”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals who interact with our school, including students, parents, staff, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information.

We may collect the following categories of personal information: full name and contact details; date of birth and nationality; academic records and performance data; health and medical information where relevant to student welfare; photographs and audio-visual recordings; digital usage data from school systems.

We use personal data for: student registration and admissions; educational delivery, assessment, and reporting; communication with parents and guardians; compliance with ADEK and UAE regulatory requirements; safeguarding and student welfare; school operations including transport, health, and facilities management.

We do not sell or rent personal data. We may share data with: ADEK and UAE regulatory authorities as required by law; authorized school system providers who process data on our behalf under contract; emergency services when required for student safety.

We retain student records for the periods required by ADEK Records Policy and applicable UAE law. Records are securely disposed of when retention periods expire.

Parents and guardians have the right to access personal data held about their child, request corrections, and in certain circumstances request deletion. Contact the school office to exercise these rights.

We obtain explicit consent before publishing photographs or recordings of students on our website, social media, or any school communications. Consent is collected at enrollment and can be withdrawn at any time by contacting the school.

Our website may use cookies to improve the user experience and analyze traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

For privacy-related enquiries, contact the school office.
Email: info@hpsbranch.com
Phone: +971 2 555 0811