Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 23- APR-2025

The American International School of Jeddah (AISJ) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its scholars, parents, staff, and community. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. Data We Collect

We collect personal and usage data through multiple channels:

a. Personal Data

  • Full name, contact details (email, phone, address)

  • Nationality, date of birth

  • Academic records, application history

  • Medical/emergency information

  • Parent/guardian details

  • Employment applications and staff data

b. Digital Data

  • IP address, device information, browser type

  • Website usage patterns

  • Location data

  • Cookies and pixel data (including Meta/Facebook and other social media platforms)

  • Analytics and heatmaps via Google Analytics (including Enhanced Tracking and Remarketing features)

2. How We Use Your Data

We process your data to:

  • Deliver educational, administrative, and support services

  • Communicate with parents, scholars, and staff

  • Manage applications, admissions, and recruitment

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • Improve our website, communications, and services through analytics and feedback

  • Display personalized content and ads based on web interactions and preferences

3. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and pixels to:

  • Track user interactions and improve site performance

  • Run retargeting campaigns through Google, Meta, and other platforms

  • Measure engagement with our content and advertising

  • Provide a personalized user experience

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

AISJ does not sell personal data. We may share data with:

  • Educational partners and accreditation bodies

  • Service providers (e.g., IT, web hosting, analytics)

  • Legal and regulatory authorities when required

All third-party providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

5. Data Storage and Retention

  • We retain data only as long as necessary for operational, legal, or academic purposes.

  • Admissions-related data may be retained up to 3 years.

  • Web analytics and digital interaction logs are retained for internal use and periodically anonymized.

6. Security Measures

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal data, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Secure access protocols

  • Role-based access controls

  • Regular audits and staff training

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Object to certain uses (e.g., marketing)

  • Request transfer of your data (where applicable)

  • Withdraw consent at any time (does not affect prior lawful processing)

To make a request, email: [Insert designated contact email, e.g., [email protected]]

8. Children’s Privacy

For scholars under the age of 13:

  • We require parental/guardian consent before collecting any personal data.

  • We do not knowingly use children’s data for marketing or third-party profiling.

9. International Data Transfers

Where applicable, data transferred outside Saudi Arabia (e.g., to cloud servers or service providers) is protected by appropriate safeguards under applicable data protection laws.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy as needed. Changes will be posted on our website with the effective date.

For questions or concerns regarding this policy, contact us at:
American International School of Jeddah
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.aisj.edu.sa