1. SCOPE

This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) applies to all personal data collected and processed by HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE”, including but not limited to data related to students, parents, guardians, employees, staff, visitors, and other individuals. As educators, HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” takes your privacy seriously and knows the importance of trust.

2. COLLECTING PERSONAL DATA

In order to administer records and facilitate school activities and programs, HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” electronically or otherwise, document and process any and all personal data, including but not limited to name, age, gender, date of birth, home address, business address, telephone number, mobile number, Emirates ID or other identification number, nationality, job title, plus any other information or requests which it requires. HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” shall process personal data in accordance with the UAE Data Protection Policy and only if and to the extent necessary to fulfil the purpose of this Policy

“HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” may collect and process the following data about you:

• Information that you provide by filling in forms on HEI Early Learning Centre’s “UAE” website or information that may be collected by HEI Early Learning Centre’s “UAE” employees or staff.
• If you contact us, HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” may keep a record of that correspondence.

Details of your visits to HEI Early Learning Centre’s “UAE” website and the resources that you access.

3. DATA PRIVACY CONSENT

By entering the HEI Early Learning Centre’s “UAE” website, you hereby explicitly, voluntarily, and unambiguously consent to the collection, use, and transfer, in electronic or other form, of the personal data as described in this Policy and any other materials by and among, as applicable. HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” may authorize the use, collection, and transfer of the same personal data for administration and management purposes.

If you continue to browse and use this website [HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” ‘website’] you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use:

• The content on the pages of the “HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.
• This website contains material that is owned by or licensed to “HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE”. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance, and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
• From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience and aim to provide further information. They do not signify that “HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” endorses any such website. “HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” takes no responsibility for the content of these linked websites.

Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of the United Arab Emirates.

4. SHARING PERSONAL DATA

“HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” uses and shares your personal information in the following ways:

• To operate, maintain, and improve HEI Early Learning Centre’s “UAE” records, school activities and programs, and for document retention as provided for by law.
• To execute and fulfil a contract and comply with legal obligations.
• To link or combine User information with other personal information HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” gets from third parties, to help HEI UAE Early Learning Centre to understand your needs and provide you with better service.
• To identify you as a User of HEI Early Learning Centre’s “UAE”

In exceptional cases, to support HEI Early Learning Centre’s “UAE” advertising and marketing campaigns

HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” will also share your personal data with law enforcement and local authorities in Dubai where HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” is legally required to do so in order to prevent or detect fraud, apprehension of violators or in connection with any legal proceedings.

5. DATA SECURITY AND STORAGE OF RECORDS

Where “HEI Early Learning Centre’s “UAE” store your personal data:

• Paper-based records and portable electronic devices, such as laptops and hard drives that contain personal data are kept under lock and key when not in use.
• Encryption software is used to protect all portable devices and removable media, such as laptops, USB devices and HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” mobile phones.
• Where “HEI Early Learning Centre’s “UAE” has given you (or where you have chosen) a password which enables you to access certain parts of the HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” website, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential. “HEI Early Learning Centre’s “UAE” asks you not to share your password with anyone.
• Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the Internet is not completely secure. Although “HEI Early Learning Centre’s will do its best to protect your personal data, “HEI Early Learning Centre’s “UAE” cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to HEI Early Learning Centre’s “UAE” website. Any transmission is at your own risk. Once “HEI Early Learning Centre’s “UAE” has received your information, “HEI Early Learning Centre’s “UAE” will use strict procedures and security features to try to prevent unauthorized access.

If and when HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” is obliged to share personal data with any third party, HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” uses due diligence and takes reasonable steps to ensure that data is stored securely and adequately protected.

6. DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL DATA

• In general, personal data may be stored within five years up to seven years or longer as necessary in compliance with the retention policy in the United Arab Emirates. Personal data that has become inaccurate or is no longer needed or out of date will be disposed of securely.

7. DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION

In the event of any data breach, HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” will notify the affected students, employees, or other individuals immediately and the relevant authorities, as required by law.
For any queries, comments, or complaints, please contact us via the contact us section of the website or write to us on: Email: info@heiuae.ae

8. CHANGES TO THE POLICY

HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE” may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in its data processing activities or legal requirements. The updated Policy will be made available on our website.

9. CONCLUSION

This Privacy Policy reflects our commitment to maintaining the privacy and security of personal data. We aim to provide a transparent and trustworthy environment for all the students, employees, staff, and individuals associated with HEI Early Learning Centre “UAE”.