Effective Date: 09-10-2024
Introduction
At leolink, protecting the privacy of our students and their families is a top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect student and parent information when you use our services, including our website and learning platform. By enrolling in our programs or accessing our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
We may collect the following types of information from students and parents/guardians:
Student Information:
Full name, date of birth, gender
School name, grade/class, and enrollment details
Academic performance, attendance, and behavioral records
Learning preferences and participation in activities
Assessment data, homework submissions, and feedback
Parent/Guardian Information:
Full name and relationship to student
Contact details, including email address and phone number
Home address and emergency contact information
Usage Data:
Information about how students and parents use our website or platform, such as login times, visited pages, and device/browser type.
We use the collected information to:
Provide educational services and support student learning
Communicate with parents and guardians about student progress
Track academic performance and personalize learning experiences
Maintain student records and fulfill school administration needs
Ensure the safety, well-being, and proper supervision of students
Comply with educational and legal obligations
We may share student and parent information under the following circumstances:
With Educational Staff:
Only authorized teachers, administrators, and support staff have access to student data to fulfill their roles.
With Service Providers:
We may work with trusted third-party vendors (e.g., educational platforms, communication tools) to support learning and operations. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.
Legal Requirements:
We may disclose information when required by law, such as to government agencies or in response to court orders.
With Consent:
We may share information with other individuals or organizations only when we have received explicit permission from a parent or guardian.
We take the security of student and parent information seriously. We use secure systems, encrypted storage, and access controls to protect data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely immune, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Parents and, in some cases, students (depending on age and local law) have the right to:
Access or request a copy of the data we hold
Request corrections or updates to personal information
Request deletion of certain data, subject to educational and legal requirements
Object to or limit how data is used in certain situations
Withdraw consent for optional data sharing
To make a request, please contact us using the details provided below.
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Effective Date" and notify parents/guardians through appropriate communication channels. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to us:
Email: info@leolink.org
Phone: +232 76 345259
Address: 4 Horton Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone