Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Website URL: https://ist.ee
About Us: International School of Tallinn is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school committed to providing high-quality education to students.
Contact Information:
Address: Keevise 2, Tallinn, 11415, Estonia
Email: office@ist.ee

What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

Personal Data Collected

Student Information:
We collect student names, grade levels, birthdates, and contact details during the enrollment process.
Purpose: To manage student records, communicate with parents/guardians, and provide educational services.
Additional Data Points:
– Nationality and passport details (for international students).
– Emergency contact information.
– Health-related information (allergies, medical conditions).
– other relevant information for providing educational services.

Parent/Guardian Information:
We collect parent/guardian names, email addresses, phone numbers, relationships with the student, and other relevant information for providing educational services.
Purpose: To facilitate communication, share school updates, and involve parents in school activities.

Teacher and Staff Information:
We collect information about our teaching and administrative staff, including new applicants. Applications and related data will be stored 36 months.
Purpose: To manage employment, payroll, professional development, and certifications.
Additional Data Points: Criminal background checks (where applicable), Professional qualifications, certifications, and other relevant information.

Website Analytics and Cookies:
We use cookies and analytics tools to track website usage (e.g., page views, and session duration).
Purpose: To improve our website, understand user preferences, and enhance user experience.
Additional Data Points: IP addresses, Browser type and version, and Device information.

Legal Basis and Consent

We process personal data based on:
Legitimate Interests: Ensuring efficient school operations.
Contractual Necessity: Fulfilling educational services.
Consent: Obtained for specific purposes (e.g., newsletters).

Sensitive Personal Data

We do not intentionally collect sensitive data unless required by law or with explicit consent.
If health-related data is collected, it is handled with utmost confidentiality.

Comments and Media

Users should avoid sharing sensitive information in comments.
Media files (e.g., images, videos) may contain embedded metadata.

User Rights

Users have the right to:
– Access their data.
– Correct inaccuracies.
– Request deletion (subject to legal obligations).
– Object to processing.
– Withdraw consent (where applicable).

Data Retention

We retain data as long as necessary for educational purposes or as required by law.

Third-Party Plugins

If any plugins collect personal data, relevant details will be provided and permissions asked.