Privacy Policy

Your privacy is extremely important to us at Al-Yarmouk Private School. We are dedicated to protecting your personal information and complying with all applicable laws and regulations, including any data collected through our website, www.bis-iraq.com, and other associated sites. This privacy policy is effective as of 1st of October, 2024, and was last updated on that same date.

Information Collection

We collect information that you voluntarily provide while using our services and promotions. We also gather data automatically from your devices when you access our products and services.

Log Data

When you visit our website, our servers may automatically log standard data from your web browser. This can include your device's IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, visit date and time, duration on each page, and technical information about any errors encountered. While this data may not identify you individually, it could potentially be combined with other information to establish your identity.

Personal Information

We may ask for personal information, which can include:

Legitimate Basis for Processing Personal Information

We collect and use your personal information only when we have a valid reason. In such cases, we gather only the information necessary to provide our services.

Collection and Utilization

We may collect personal information when you:

The data we collect, hold, use, and share serves the following purposes and will not be processed in ways that conflict with these intentions:

We may also combine your information with general data or research obtained from other trusted sources.

Security of Personal Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or alteration during its collection, processing, and retention.

While we strive to keep your information safe, please understand that no electronic transmission or storage method is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security. In case of a data breach, we will follow relevant legal requirements.

You are responsible for selecting a secure password and keeping it confidential to protect your information within our services.

Retention Period for Personal Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary, based on the purpose for which it was collected, in line with this privacy policy. If your personal information is no longer needed, we will either delete it or anonymize it by removing identifying details.

In certain cases, we may retain your personal information to comply with legal, accounting, reporting obligations, archiving needs, or for scientific, historical, or statistical research.

Privacy for Children

Our products and services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

International Transfer of Personal Information

We store and/or process personal information where we, our partners, affiliates, and third-party providers have facilities. Be aware that these locations may not have the same data protection regulations as your country. We ensure compliance with applicable laws when transferring personal information to third parties in different countries.

Your Rights and Managing Personal Information

You have the right to withhold personal information, but this may affect your experience on our website. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights. By providing personal information, you consent to our collection, holding, use, and disclosure of it as described in this policy. You also have the right to request details about the personal information we hold about you.

If we receive personal information from a third party, we will protect it as outlined in this policy. If you are providing someone else's personal information, you confirm that you have their consent.

If you have previously consented to our use of your personal information for direct marketing, you can change your preferences at any time. We provide options to unsubscribe from our email list or opt out of communications, but please note that verifying your identity may be necessary.

Inaccurate or Outdated Information

If you believe we have inaccurate, outdated, incomplete, or misleading information about you, please contact us using the details provided in this policy. We will take reasonable steps to correct any inaccuracies.

Lodging Complaints

If you suspect a violation of data protection laws and wish to file a complaint, please contact us with detailed information about the alleged breach. We will investigate promptly and respond in writing with our findings and actions taken. You also have the right to contact a data protection authority regarding your complaint.

Use of Cookies

We use cookies to collect information about your activity on our site. Cookies are small data files stored on your computer, allowing us to understand how you use the site and tailor content to your preferences.

Scope of Policy

Our website may link to external sites that we do not operate. Please note that we have no control over their content and policies and are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Changes to this Policy

We may update our privacy policy as needed to reflect changes in our business processes, acceptable practices, or legal/regulatory requirements. Any changes will be posted at the same link you used to access this policy. If required by law, we will seek your consent or provide the option to opt in or out of new uses of your personal information.

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about your privacy, please reach out using the following details: