Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 18, 2025
Website: www.royalmeritmontessorischool.org
Business Name: Royal Merit Montessori School
Email: [email protected]
Address: P.O. Box CT 8664, Cantonments, Accra, Ghana
1. Introduction
Royal Merit Montessori School (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with us online or offline.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
- Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
- Student Details: Age, date of birth, school grade, academic progress (for enrollment or advisory services)
- Donation & Sponsorship Information: Amount, purpose, and donor preferences
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)
- Communication Data: Your messages, inquiries, or feedback submitted via forms or emails
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Process applications and manage student records
- Communicate with you about our services, events, or updates
- Provide donation receipts and updates to sponsors
- Maintain donor and sponsor history
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data only in the following situations:
- With service providers who assist us in delivering services (e.g., IT or hosting providers)
- With regulatory authorities if required by law
- With your consent (e.g., recognizing sponsors or donors publicly, if you agree)
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal or reporting obligations.
8. Children’s Privacy
We are an early childhood and primary education institution. All data collected about children is handled with the utmost confidentiality and used only with parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without proper authorization.
9. Donor and Sponsor Information
We honor the privacy of all donors and sponsors. All contributions are voluntary and used solely for educational development and student welfare. Donors may choose to remain anonymous. Public recognition (such as naming rights or memorial displays) is only done with express permission.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage users to read their privacy policies before submitting personal data.
11. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as necessary. Changes will be posted here with the updated effective date. Your continued use of the website signifies your acceptance of any changes.
12. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Royal Merit Montessori School
P.O. Box CT 8664, Cantonments, Accra, Ghana
Email: [email protected]