Al Kifah Academy is committed to protecting personal data and complying with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and its Implementing Regulations.

This Privacy Notice explains, in a clear and simple manner, how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you visit our website or interact with the Academy.

 

Who We Are

Data Controller: Al Kifah Academy
Data Protection Officer (DPO): dpo@alkifah.com

 

What Personal Data Do We Collect?

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Student and parent/guardian information (such as name, contact details, grade/class)
• Educational and academic information
• Enquiries and communication submitted through the website
• Photos or videos taken during Academy activities (where consent has been obtained)
• Technical website data (such as IP address, browser type, and cookies)
• CCTV recordings within Academy premises for security and safety purposes

 

Why Do We Process Personal Data?

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• Delivering educational and administrative services
• Communicating with parents, guardians, and students
• Ensuring student safety and campus security
• Meeting legal and regulatory obligations
• Improving our website and services

 

Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed in accordance with the PDPL under one or more of the following lawful
bases:

• Performance of educational or contractual obligations
• Compliance with legal requirements
• Public interest (education, safety, and safeguarding)
• Explicit consent, where required

 

Children’s Personal Data

The Academy processes personal data relating to students and minors with the best interests of the
child as a primary consideration, ensuring appropriate safeguards at all times.

 

Photos and Videos

Photos or videos of students may be taken during Academy activities.
Such media is not used for marketing or public communication unless explicit consent has been
obtained from the parent or legal guardian.

 

CCTV Monitoring

The Academy operates CCTV systems within its premises for:

• Security and safety
• Incident investigation
• Protection of students, staff, and visitors

CCTV recordings are used strictly for legitimate security purposes and are retained for limited

 

Sharing Data with Third Parties

Personal data may be shared with approved third-party service providers (such as educational platforms or IT service providers) only when necessary and under appropriate Data Processing Agreements that ensure data protection.

 

Cross-Border Data Transfers

Some systems used by the Academy may involve cloud services hosted outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Any such transfers are carried out in compliance with the PDPL and applicable regulatory requirements.
periods.

 

Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws, after which it is securely deleted.

 

Your Rights Under PDPL

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or updating of data
• Request deletion of data where legally permitted
• Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based

To exercise your rights or raise a query, please contact the Data Protection Officer at: dpo@alkifah.com

 

Detailed Privacy Notice

This Website Privacy Notice is a summary.
For full details on how personal data is processed, please refer to the PDPL Privacy Notice (Detailed
Version) issued by the Academy.

 

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and website functionality.
Cookie preferences can be managed through your browser settings or the website’s cookie
preference banner.

 

Updates to This Notice

This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time.
The latest version will always be published on this page.