Sirisangabo Special School

Effective Date: 2024.11.01

Sirisangabo Special School (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values the privacy of our students, parents, staff, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information provided through our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in various ways when you visit our website, register for events, or communicate with us. The types of information we may collect include:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): This may include names, email addresses, phone numbers, and postal addresses when you fill out forms or subscribe to newsletters.
• Non-personal Information: This may include browser types, IP addresses, and website usage data collected through cookies or other tracking technologies.
• Sensitive Information: We may also collect sensitive information in relation to the special needs of students (only with consent), including medical or educational needs, in order to provide better services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and improve our educational services and website functionality.
• Communicate with parents, students, and staff regarding school events, updates, and programs.
• Process registrations for events, extracurricular activities, and vocational training.
• Respond to inquiries or requests made through our website.
• Enhance the quality of our services and develop programs that meet the needs of students.

3. Sharing Your Information

We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties without your consent, except in the following cases:

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal process.
• Third-party Service Providers: We may share personal information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our programs. These providers are obligated to keep the information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we provide it.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and track preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the website may not function properly without cookies.

6. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Retention of Your Information

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or request deletion of your personal information.
• Opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us.
• Withdraw consent for specific uses of your information at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top of the page will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

Sirisangabo Special School
154/B/5, Kongahawatta, Kandy Road, Pasyala.
sirisangabospecialschool@gmail.com
0773224237