Last updated: 12 June 2026

1. Introduction

CedarHills International School ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of students, parents, guardians, staff, and visitors who use our website and school services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal data.

This policy applies to our website, online forms, admissions enquiries, and related digital services operated from Ghana.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Contact details — name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you submit a contact form or enquiry.
Admissions information — student name, grade level, parent/guardian details, and notes provided during application submissions.
Website usage — basic technical data such as browser type, device information, and pages visited.
Communications — messages you send us and our responses.
Uploaded content — documents or files you attach through forms, where applicable.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to respond to enquiries, process admissions, operate our website, meet legal and safeguarding obligations, and communicate about school programmes. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for parents, guardians, and adults acting on behalf of students. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

5. Data Storage & Security

Information submitted through our website is stored securely. We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

6. Sharing With Third Parties

We may share information with trusted service providers, when required by law, or to protect the rights and safety of our school community. We do not share your data for unrelated marketing by external companies.

7. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use essential cookies required for basic functionality. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal information only for as long as needed to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, including enquiries (typically up to 24 months), admissions records, and enrolled student records as required by school policy and regulations.

9. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, including Ghana's Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843), you may request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of your personal information. Contact us using the details on our Contact page.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact page or the details in the website footer.

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