1. Introduction
North American International School Dubai ("NAIS", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, parents, staff, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our school.
By using our website or engaging with our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Enquiry Data: Information submitted through our contact and admissions forms, including student names, grades, and parent/guardian details.
- Usage Data: Anonymous data about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, browser type, and IP address.
- Communications: Records of correspondence if you contact us by email, phone, or through our website forms.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to admissions enquiries and process applications.
- Communicate important school updates, events, and news.
- Improve our website, services, and educational programmes.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations under UAE law.
- Protect the safety and security of our students and staff.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our school activities, subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by UAE law, government authorities, or to protect the rights and safety of our school community.
- Accreditation Bodies: Where required for accreditation or regulatory compliance (e.g., KHDA, Cognia).
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us understand how the site is used. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
7. Children's Privacy
We are a school and regularly handle information about minors. All student information is managed in accordance with applicable UAE data protection laws and KHDA requirements. Parental consent is obtained before collecting any personal information from students under the age of 18 through our digital platforms.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Withdraw consent for communications at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admissions@naischool.ae.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as the Edunation parent portal). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
- Email: admissions@naischool.ae
- Phone: +971 4 288 4844
- Address: Al Mizhar 1, Mirdif, Dubai, UAE