Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Skyheights Academy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information provided to us by students, parents, guardians, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Student information (name, date of birth, address, medical information)
• Parent/guardian contact details (name, email, phone number, address)
• Academic records and assessment results
• Photographs and videos of students for educational and promotional purposes
• Financial information for fee payments
• Emergency contact information

2.2 Website Usage Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website addresses
• Cookie data (with your consent)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing educational services and managing student enrollment
• Communicating with parents and guardians about student progress
• Processing fee payments and maintaining financial records
• Ensuring student safety and security
• Improving our services and website functionality
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Sending school updates, newsletters, and announcements (with consent)
• Marketing and promotional activities (with explicit consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With educational authorities as required by law
• With service providers (e.g., payment processors) who assist in our operations
• With healthcare providers in case of medical emergencies
• With law enforcement agencies when legally required
• With your explicit consent for specific purposes

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure servers and encrypted data transmission
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Staff training on data protection and confidentiality
• Physical security measures for paper records

6. Photography and Video Policy

We may take photographs and videos of students during school activities for educational and promotional purposes. Parents/guardians will be asked to provide consent for:

• Use of images on our website and social media
• Inclusion in school publications and marketing materials
• Display within school premises

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by contacting us in writing.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Right to object to processing of your information
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent for specific processing activities

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@skyheightsacademy.com

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Student academic records are typically retained for a minimum period as specified by Nigerian educational regulations.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting children's privacy. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. All student information is collected through parents or guardians.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: