1. Introduction

Welcome to Christ the King International School (CTKIS). We value the privacy and confidentiality of all personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share personal data belonging to students, parents, guardians, staff, alumni, and visitors.

As a Catholic educational institution committed to the values of Knowledge, Service, and Love, Christ the King International School ensures that all personal information is handled responsibly and in compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) of Ghana.

2. Purpose of This Policy

The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to safeguard personal information collected by the School and ensure that such data is handled securely, responsibly, and only for legitimate educational and administrative purposes.

This policy also ensures compliance with national legal requirements and promotes responsible data management within the School.

3. Information We Collect

Christ the King International School may collect personal data necessary to support its educational mission and operations. The information collected may include:

  • Student and parent names
  • Date of birth and gender
  • Residential address and contact information
  • Email addresses and telephone numbers
  • Academic records and attendance records
  • Health and medical information
  • Emergency contact details
  • Photographs and videos taken during school activities
  • Financial and billing information

Personal data may be obtained from parents, guardians, previous schools, examination bodies, government institutions, and authorized service providers.

4. How We Use Your Information

The School uses personal information for legitimate educational and administrative purposes, including:

  • Student admissions and enrolment
  • Academic instruction and assessment
  • Communication with parents and guardians
  • Student safety and emergency management
  • Health and welfare support
  • Organization of school events and activities
  • Religious and moral formation activities
  • Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Security and safeguarding operations

5. Legal Basis for Processing Information

Christ the King International School processes personal data based on:

  • Consent provided by parents, guardians, or staff
  • Contractual obligations such as enrolment agreements
  • Legal requirements under Ghanaian law
  • Legitimate educational and administrative interests

6. Sharing of Personal Data

Christ the King International School does not sell or rent personal information to third parties. However, information may be shared when necessary with:

  • Government and regulatory authorities
  • Educational institutions and examination bodies
  • Health service providers
  • Security and transport providers
  • Information technology and software service providers
  • Legal and safeguarding authorities

Personal data is shared only when required by law, necessary for services, or when consent has been provided.

7. Use of Photographs and Media

The School may take photographs or videos during classroom activities, school events, religious celebrations, and extracurricular programmes.

These materials may be used for educational documentation, newsletters, publications, promotional materials, and the School’s website or social media platforms. Parents or guardians may withdraw consent by submitting a written request to the School.

8. Data Protection

Christ the King International School implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.

  • Password-protected systems
  • Restricted access to authorized staff only
  • Secure servers and digital storage
  • Use of antivirus and firewall protection
  • Secure storage of physical records

9. 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 law.

When information is no longer required, digital records are securely deleted and hard copy records are safely destroyed.

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience, monitor website traffic, and enhance functionality. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help improve browsing performance.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may affect certain features of the website.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Christ the King International School does not control these external websites and is not responsible for their privacy practices.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before sharing personal information.

12. Your Rights

Under the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843), individuals have the right to:

  • Be informed about how their data is used
  • Access personal information held by the School
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal data where applicable
  • Object to certain data processing activities
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Lodge complaints regarding misuse of data

Requests should be submitted in writing to the School Administration.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Christ the King International School reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy when necessary due to legal, operational, or technological changes.

Updated versions of this policy will be published on the School’s official website.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Christ the King International School
Cantonments, Accra – Ghana
P.O. Box NK122
Email: info@christthekinginternationalschool.org
Telephone: +233 599 166 779