Privacy Policy
At The Pal Buddhist School, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the data you provide to us through our website. We aim to be transparent and ensure you feel confident in how we manage your information.
Information We Collect
We may collect various types of information, including:
Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, and postal address, particularly when you make enquiries, register for events, or subscribe to our newsletters.
Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our website. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits. This data helps us understand website traffic and improve user experience.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Our website uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) and similar tracking technologies to enhance functionality and gather information about your browsing activities. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Enquiry and Application Data: If you make an enquiry about enrolment or submit an application, we will collect the information necessary to process your request, which may include student names, dates of birth, academic history, and other relevant details.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, including:
Communication: To respond to your enquiries, provide information about our school, and send you newsletters or updates if you have subscribed.
Website Improvement: To analyse website usage and trends, allowing us to enhance our content, design, and functionality.
Event Management: To process registrations for school events and provide related information.
Enrolment Processes: To assess and process enrolment applications.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
Sharing Your Information
We understand the importance of your privacy and will only share your personal information in limited circumstances:
Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us with website hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and other services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or other legal processes.
Safety and Protection: We may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of The Pal Buddhist School, our users, or others.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure servers, encryption, and access controls. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. If you wish to exercise these rights or have any questions about our privacy policy, please contact us using the details provided on our website.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us through the contact details provided on our website.