Abadatu Kasumu Memorial Nursery & Primary School
Last Updated: 10th Sept, 2026.
Abadatu Kasumu Memorial Nursery & Primary School (“the School,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our pupils, parents/guardians, staff, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information, in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.
By using our website (abadatukasumumemorial.com) or enrolling your child at our school, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
a) Information provided during admission and enrollment
- Child’s full name, date of birth, and gender
- Parent/guardian’s name, phone number, email address, and home address
- Birth certificate and immunization/medical records
- Previous school records (for transferring pupils)
- Passport photographs
b) Information provided through our website
- Name, email address, and phone number submitted via contact or enquiry forms
- Newsletter sign-up email addresses
- Messages sent through our WhatsApp or contact channels
c) Automatically collected information
- IP address, browser type, and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on our website (via cookies or similar technologies)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process admission applications and manage pupil enrollment
- Communicate with parents/guardians about their child’s education, school events, fees, and school-related matters
- Maintain accurate academic and health records for each pupil
- Respond to enquiries submitted through our website or contact channels
- Send newsletters or updates to parents who have opted in
- Improve our website and school services
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including those under the Nigeria Data Protection Act
We do not use children’s personal information for marketing or advertising purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information on the following grounds:
- Consent: where you have given us clear permission (e.g., submitting a form or signing up for updates)
- Contractual necessity: to fulfil our obligations as your child’s school once enrolled
- Legal obligation: to comply with educational, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Legitimate interest: to operate and improve our school and communicate effectively with parents
4. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to pupil records is restricted to authorized school staff who require the information to perform their duties.
While we strive to protect all information in our care, no method of storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- With relevant education authorities or regulatory bodies, where legally required
- With service providers who assist in operating the school (e.g., IT support), under confidentiality obligations
- In an emergency, with medical personnel or authorities to protect a pupil’s health or safety
- Where required by law, court order, or governmental request
6. Children’s Privacy
As a nursery and primary school, we collect and process personal information belonging to children as a necessary part of providing education and childcare services. This information is collected directly from parents/guardians during the admission process, and is used solely for legitimate school purposes such as enrollment, academic records, health and safety, and communication with parents.
Parents/guardians have the right to review, update, or request correction of their child’s information at any time by contacting the school office.
7. Cookies and Website Usage
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and remember preferences. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect certain features of the website.
8. Your Rights
As a parent, guardian, or website user, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you or your child
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your information, subject to our legal and record-keeping obligations
- Withdraw consent for optional communications (e.g., newsletters) at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) if you believe your data has been mishandled
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Data Retention
We retain pupil and parent information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including for the duration of a child’s enrollment and for a reasonable period afterward, in line with educational record-keeping requirements and applicable law.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Abadatu Kasumu Memorial Nursery & Primary School 56, Ikenne Road, Aiyepe, Ogun State, Nigeria 📞 08074640423, 08028572875, 08033480673 ✉️ info@abadatukasumumemorial.com