SYNERGY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Privacy Notice

How Synergy collects, uses, protects and shares personal information.

StatusDraft for school approval
Policy ownerSchool leadership team
Review cycleAt least annually
Applies toStudents, families and staff
Publication noteThis working draft must be checked and formally approved by Synergy before it is treated as the school’s final policy.
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Our commitment

Synergy International School respects the privacy of students, parents, guardians, staff and website visitors. We only collect personal information for clear educational, safeguarding, administrative and legal purposes. We aim to use it fairly, keep it secure and retain it only for as long as it is needed.

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Information we may collect

  • Names, dates of birth and contact details
  • Application, enrolment and attendance information
  • Learning needs, progress, assessment and feedback records
  • Relevant medical, accessibility or safeguarding information
  • Payment and transaction records
  • Website, device and communication information
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Why we use information

We use information to respond to enquiries, assess applications, provide teaching, support learners, communicate with families, process payments, maintain records and keep our community safe. Where required, we rely on consent, a contract, a legal duty, legitimate interests or protection of vital interests.

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Sharing information

Information is shared only where there is a valid reason. This may include authorised staff, teaching and technology providers, payment services, professional advisers and public authorities. Safeguarding information may be shared without consent when this is necessary to protect a child or another person.

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Your rights

Depending on the law that applies, you may ask for access, correction, deletion, restriction or transfer of personal information. You may also object to certain uses or withdraw consent where consent is the basis for processing.

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Questions and concerns

Use the Contact Us page to make a privacy enquiry. Identity checks may be required before personal information is released.

The final notice must include the verified legal entity, data controller contact details and any required regulator information before approval.

Need help understanding this policy?

Contact the Synergy team and we will explain the relevant arrangements clearly.

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