Data Protection and Privacy Policy 

Protecting Your Information with Integrity and Care

At Al Fanar School, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our students, parents, staff, and community members. We handle all personal information with the highest level of care, in full compliance with UAE data protection laws and KHDA regulations.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect personal data including (but not limited to):

• Student and parent names, contact details, and identification documents

• Health, academic, and attendance records

• Photographs, videos, and assessment documentation

• Staff employment details and qualifications

2. How We Use Your Information

Personal information is used solely for purposes related to education and school operations, including:

• Admissions, registration, and enrolment

• Communication with families and staff

• Learning and assessment tracking

• Health and safety, safeguarding, and wellbeing

• Regulatory reporting (e.g., to KHDA or health authorities)

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take all reasonable steps to ensure that data is:

• Stored securely on password-protected systems

• Accessed only by authorised personnel

• Not shared with third parties unless required by law or with clear consent

4. Rights and Access

You have the right to:

• Request access to your or your child’s personal data

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

• Withdraw consent for non-essential data processing (where applicable)

All requests can be made by contacting the school’s administration team.

5. Third-Party Services

Where the school uses third-party platforms (e.g., learning management systems, assessment tools), we ensure these providers also comply with UAE data protection laws and maintain high security standards.

6. Policy Review

This policy is reviewed annually to ensure it remains compliant with legal requirements and reflects best practice in data security and privacy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about how your data is used or wish to make a request related to data access or privacy, please contact:
📧 admin@alfanarschool.com