Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 4 July 2026

1. Introduction

Wisedell Academy is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, parents, guardians, staff, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Home address
  • Parent/Guardian information
  • Student information
  • Date of birth
  • Admission details
  • Academic records (where applicable)
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
  • IP address
  • Browser information
  • Device information
  • Cookies and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

  • Process admission applications
  • Communicate with parents and students
  • Manage student records
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Send important school announcements
  • Improve our website
  • Maintain website security
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Improve website performance
  • Analyse visitor traffic
  • Enhance user experience

Users may disable cookies in their browser, although some features may not function correctly.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal information.

Information may only be shared:

  • With authorised school staff
  • With service providers supporting our operations
  • When required by law
  • To protect the safety and security of our students and users

6. Data Security

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

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Alteration
  • Disclosure

No online system can guarantee absolute security.

7. Student Privacy

Student information is treated with strict confidentiality and is only accessible to authorised personnel with legitimate educational or administrative responsibilities.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services including:

  • Google Analytics
  • Email providers
  • Payment processors
  • Cloud hosting (e.g. Vercel)

These providers maintain their own privacy policies.

9. Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Update your details
  • Request deletion where permitted by law
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

10. Children's Privacy

Information relating to children is collected only for educational and administrative purposes and is handled with appropriate safeguards.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be published on this website.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related enquiries, contact:

Wisedell Academy

Email: wisedellacademy@gmail.com

Phone: +263 77 802 2980

Address: 3210 Jongwe Street, Pangolin, Masvingo, Zimbabwe