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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Feb 10th, 2026

Last Updated: Feb 15th, 2026

Monte Cassino Girls’ High School (“the School”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of students, parents, guardians, staff, alumni, and visitors to our website (“Website”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our Website.

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect both personal and non-personal information in the following ways:

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Parent/guardian name
  • Student name (for admissions enquiries)
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Postal address
  • Academic information submitted during enquiries or applications
  • Messages submitted through contact or admissions forms

We only collect information necessary for school-related communication or administrative purposes.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Date and time of access
  • Referral source
  • Cookies and similar technologies

This information helps us improve Website performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Process admissions enquiries and applications
  • Communicate important school updates
  • Send newsletters or event information (if you opt in)
  • Improve the functionality and security of the Website
  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

3. Student Data Protection

The School takes the privacy of students seriously. Any personal information relating to students is handled in accordance with:

  • Zimbabwean data protection and education regulations
  • The School’s internal safeguarding and child protection policies

Student data collected through the Website is used strictly for legitimate educational or administrative purposes.

4. Photographs, Media & Promotional Content

The Website may display photographs, videos, or student work for educational and promotional purposes.

Such content is published in line with parental/guardian consent policies and safeguarding standards.

Unauthorized reproduction, downloading, or misuse of student images is strictly prohibited.

If you believe content should be reviewed or removed, please contact the School.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share personal information only when necessary and appropriate, including with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting, email systems)
  • Educational authorities or examination bodies where required
  • Regulatory or law enforcement authorities if required by law

Any sharing is limited to what is necessary and conducted responsibly.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Improve Website functionality
  • Analyse traffic and usage patterns
  • Store user preferences

You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some Website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss or theft
  • Misuse or alteration

However, no online transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected
  • Meet administrative or legal obligations

Admissions enquiry data may be retained for record-keeping and follow-up purposes.

9. Your Rights

Parents, guardians, and individuals may request to:

  • Access personal information held about them
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal data (where legally permissible)
  • Withdraw consent for communications

Requests can be made by contacting the School using the details below.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. The School is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.

We encourage users to review third-party privacy policies before submitting personal information.

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of Zimbabwe.

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 “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Monte Cassino Girls’ High School
123 Heritage Lane, Macheke,
Zimbabwe
+263 123 456 789
info@montecassino.co.zw