Privacy Policy
East Bridge International School (Ghana)
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
East Bridge International School (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all visitors, parents, guardians, students, staff, and stakeholders who use our website or engage with our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) of Ghana.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
East Bridge International School is a private international educational institution based in Ghana. We provide educational services and related school support to children and families.
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact:
Email: eastbridgeinternationalschool@gmail.com
Phone: +233558414611
Address: Around Ghana Canada Hospital, not far from The Late Ex-President Rawlings House, Adjiringanor, or opposite Vine Christian School, Ghana.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you visit our website, fill out forms, or communicate with us. This may include:
a) Personal Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Residential address
- Child’s name and age (where applicable)
- Enquiry details and admission information
- Parent/guardian information
b) Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited on our website
- Date and time of website access
- Cookies and usage data
c) Sensitive Information
In some cases, we may collect limited sensitive information (e.g., health-related information for student welfare). Such data will only be collected when necessary and handled with strict confidentiality.
3. How We Use Your Information
We collect and use personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries and requests
- To process admissions and registration
- To communicate school updates, newsletters, and announcements
- To manage parent-school communication
- To improve our website experience and services
- To comply with legal obligations under Ghanaian law
- For internal administrative purposes
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Your consent (where required)
- Performance of a contract (e.g., school admissions or enrolment)
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate interests, such as improving our services and ensuring security
5. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
Cookies may be used for:
- Website functionality
- Analytics and performance improvement
- Remembering user preferences
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some website features may not work properly.
6. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We may share personal information only when necessary, including with:
- Authorized staff of East Bridge International School
- Service providers (e.g., IT support, website hosting, email platforms)
- Regulatory bodies or legal authorities where required by law
- Educational partners where relevant (with appropriate safeguards)
All third parties who process data on our behalf are required to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable data protection requirements.
7. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Loss, theft, misuse, or disclosure
- Alteration or destruction
However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage users to take precautions when sharing information online.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory, and administrative requirements.
Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
9. Children’s Privacy
East Bridge International School is an educational institution and may collect limited personal data about children only through parents/guardians or authorised representatives.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without parental consent.
10. Your Rights Under Ghana’s Data Protection Act (Act 843)
Under the Data Protection Act, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion or restriction of your personal data (where applicable)
- Object to processing in certain circumstances
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request information on how your data is used
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 1.
11. Links to External Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.
12. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside Ghana (for example, through email platforms or cloud services), we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
East Bridge International School
Email: eastbridgeinternationalschool@gmail.com
Phone: +233558414611
Location: Around Ghana Canada Hospital, not far from The Late Ex-President Rawlings House, Adjiringanor, or opposite Vine Christian School, Ghana.