Privacy Policy for Kristiansand International School
Effective Date: 01.07.2023
At Kristiansand International School (hereinafter referred to as "the School," "we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our students, parents, employees, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and store personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as well as the guidelines of the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) and other applicable data protection laws.
Information We Collect: We may collect the following categories of personal information:
a. Student and Parent Information:
Full names
Contact details (addresses, phone numbers, email addresses)
Date of birth
Nationality and passport details
Emergency contact information
Academic and educational records
Health information and medical records
b. Employee Information:
Full names
Contact details (addresses, phone numbers, email addresses)
Date of birth
Nationality and passport details
Employment history and qualifications
Payroll and financial information
Health information and medical records
c. Website Visitors: When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and operating system. We may also use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and track website usage.
Legal Basis for Processing: We process personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
Performance of a contract: Processing necessary to fulfill our obligations under an agreement with you (e.g., enrollment contract, employment contract).
Legitimate interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests, such as providing educational services, ensuring school safety, or improving our website.
Consent: Processing based on your explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time.
Compliance with legal obligations: Processing necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
How We Use Personal Information: We use personal information for the following purposes:
a. Student and Parent Information:
Managing student admissions, enrollment, and educational programs
Providing educational services and support
Communicating with parents and guardians
Ensuring the health, safety, and security of students
Meeting legal and regulatory requirements
b. Employee Information:
Managing employment relationships
Payroll processing and benefits administration
Performance evaluation and professional development
Ensuring workplace health and safety
Complying with legal and contractual obligations
c. Website Visitors:
Improving and personalizing your website experience
Analyzing website usage and trends
Administering and securing the website
Communicating with website users
Data Sharing and Disclosure: We may share personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers who process personal information on our behalf, such as IT support, payment processors, or cloud storage providers. These providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.
Authorities and Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will ensure appropriate safeguards to protect the privacy of personal information.
International Data Transfers: We may transfer personal information to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Norway. In such cases, we will implement appropriate safeguards, such as using standard contractual clauses or relying on the recipient's Privacy Shield certification (if applicable).
Data Security: We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet or storage system is entirely secure.
Data Retention: We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When personal information is no longer needed, we securely dispose of or anonymize it.
Your Rights: You have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable data protection laws. These rights may include the right to access, rectify, delete, restrict or object to the processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights or make a complaint, please contact us using the information provided below.
Updates to this Privacy Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on our website with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us: If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Kristiansand International School Address: Kongsgård Allé 20, 4631 Kristiansand. Email: post.international.school@
By using our services, accessing our website, or providing us with your personal information, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date first written above.