Effective Date: May 6, 2023
At the International School of Tianjin (referred to as “IST,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information that you provide when using our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information obtained through our website.
Information We Collect
We only collect information that is voluntarily provided to us through the contact form on our website. The contact form collects the following data:
– Name: We collect your name to address you properly and respond to your inquiries.
– Email Address: We collect your email address to communicate with you and provide the requested information.
Additionally, our website may collect certain standard information automatically, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and other similar technical information, through the use of cookies and similar technologies. This information is collected to enhance the functionality and performance of our website and to analyze trends and usage patterns.
Use of Collected Information
The personal information collected through the contact form is solely used to respond to your inquiries, provide you with information about our school, or address any other requests you may have. We do not use this information for any other purpose unless explicitly stated or with your consent.
The automatically collected information, such as IP address and cookies data, is used to improve our website, enhance user experience, and analyze trends. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and allows us to make improvements accordingly.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information you provide through our website against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or misuse. However, please note that no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties without your explicit consent, unless required by law or as necessary to provide you with the requested services. We may, however, share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, as long as they agree to keep this information confidential.
External Links Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit through external links.
Children’s Privacy
Protecting the privacy of children is important to us. Our website is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that we may have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate steps to remove the information from our records.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes made will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us using the information provided below:
22 Weishan Nan Lu, Shuanggang
Jinnan District, Tianjin
People’s Republic of China, 300350
Tel: +86 22 2859 2001
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy.
