Privacy Policy

Data Protection & Privacy

At Bethel, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information of our students, parents, donors, and website visitors. Whether you are enrolling a child in our Preschool (PN–K2) or Infant Care programmes, or simply browsing our site, we handle your data with integrity and care.

1. Information We Collect
We collect information that is necessary to provide high-quality childcare and education services. This includes:

  • Student Data: Name, date of birth, gender, immunization records, medical history, and photographs/videos for developmental portfolios.
  • Parent/Guardian Data: Names, NRIC/FIN numbers (where required by regulatory bodies like ECDA), contact details, home address, and financial information for fee processing.
  • Technical Data: When you visit bethel.sg, we may collect your IP address, browser type, and usage patterns through cookies to improve our site’s functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to ensure the best possible experience for your family:

  • Educational Purposes: To manage curriculum delivery, track developmental milestones, and communicate student progress.
  • Safety & Health: To manage allergies, medical emergencies, and ensure secure check-in/out procedures.
  • Regulatory Compliance: To fulfill requirements set by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) and other Singapore government authorities.
  • Community Engagement: With your explicit consent, we may use photos of school activities in our newsletters, social media, or on this website to celebrate our students’ “joy and wonder.”

3. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We only share information with third parties in the following circumstances:

  • Government Agencies: Reporting to ECDA or the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) as required by law.

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us manage our WordPress backend, fee payments, or student management systems (e.g., JetEngine or Gravity Forms).

  • Safety Emergencies: Disclosure to medical professionals in the event of an urgent health matter involving a student.

4. Data Security
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.

  • Our website uses SSL encryption to protect data submitted via our “Schedule a Visit” or contact forms.
  • Physical records are stored in secure locations with restricted access to authorized staff only.
  • Digital records are protected by password-encrypted systems and secure cloud backups

5. Your Rights & Choices
Under the PDPA, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or your child.
  • Correction: Ask us to update or fix inaccurate information.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw consent for marketing or the use of photos at any time by contacting our administrator.

6. Retention of Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by Singapore law regarding educational and financial records.

7. Contact Our Data Protection Officer
If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to us:

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