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Privacy Policy

Agape Secondary School respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of students, parents, staff, and visitors.

Last Updated: january 2026
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Agape Secondary School

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Introduction & Purpose

Agape Secondary School respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of students, parents, staff, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you interact with our school or website in accordance with Malawian data protection principles.

Confidentiality

Your information is kept secure and private

Transparency

Clear communication about data usage

Protection

Industry-standard security measures

Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to provide educational services and maintain communication with our school community. All data collection follows the principle of minimal necessary data.

Personal Information

  • Contact information (phone number, email, address)
  • Student academic records and performance data
  • Parent/guardian identification and contact details
  • Staff employment and qualification information

Technical Information

  • Website usage data (pages visited, time spent)
  • Browser type and device information
  • IP address for security and analytics
  • Cookies for improved user experience

Important Note

We only collect information that is necessary for educational purposes and school administration. We do not collect excessive or irrelevant personal data.

How We Use Information

Your information is used solely for purposes related to education, school administration, and communication. We maintain strict controls over data usage and access.

Primary Educational Uses

Communication

To communicate with parents, students, and staff about school activities and updates

Academic Tracking

To monitor and support student academic progress and performance

Operational & Improvement Uses

Website Enhancement

To improve our website and school services based on usage patterns

Safety & Security

To ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and school property

Restricted Usage

We never use personal information for marketing purposes or share it with third parties for commercial activities. All data usage is strictly for educational and administrative purposes.

Sharing of Information

Important Policy

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information with any third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

Permitted Information Sharing

Legal Requirements

Information may be shared with government education authorities when required by law

Educational Partners

Limited sharing with educational service providers under strict confidentiality agreements

Health & Safety

Emergency information shared with medical personnel in case of student health emergencies

What We Never Share

Never sold to third-party marketers
Never used for commercial advertising
Never shared without legal basis
Never transferred internationally without consent

Data Protection

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Our Security Measures

Administrative Safeguards

Strict access controls, staff training, and privacy policies

Technical Safeguards

Encryption, firewalls, secure servers, and regular security updates

Physical Safeguards

Secure storage of physical records and controlled facility access

Data Retention Policy

Retention Periods

Student Records 7 years after graduation
Financial Records 10 years
Website Analytics 2 years
Staff Records 7 years after employment ends

*All records are securely destroyed after retention periods expire

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information in accordance with Malawian data protection principles. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Notification

Significant changes will be communicated to our school community

Version History

Previous versions available upon request

Effective Date

Always check the date at the top of this policy

Staying Informed

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us using the details below.

School Address

Agape Secondary School
P.O. Box 2026
Chilomoni Nthukwa
Blantyre, Malawi

Phone Numbers

+265 888 894 979 +265 888 877 536 +265 992 894 979

Email Address

info.agapesecondaryschool@gmail.com

For privacy-related inquiries, please use the subject line "Privacy Policy Query"

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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