Privacy Policy for International School Telemark

International School Telemark (IST), located at Hovet Ring 7, 3931 Porsgrunn , is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and the school community. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information that we obtain through our website.

By using our website (istelemark.no), you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using our website.

1. Information Collection

We collect the following types of information:

1.1. Personal Information

When you voluntarily provide information through our website, such as when you contact us via the email address provided (principal@istelemark.no) or through online forms, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

1.2. Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect non-personal information about your usage of our website, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This information is used to improve the functionality and user experience of our website.

2. Use of Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• 2.1. To respond to inquiries, process requests, or provide information about our educational services.
• 2.2. To improve the functionality and user experience of our website.
• 2.3. To comply with legal obligations and regulations, such as GDPR.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

• 3.1. When required by law, or in response to a court order or legal process.
• 3.2. When necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of International School Telemark, its employees, or other users of our website.

4. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Your Rights

As a user located in a GDPR country, you have the right to:

• 5.1. Request access to, correction or deletion of your personal information.
• 5.2. Object to the processing of your personal information.
• 5.3. Request restriction of processing your personal information.
• 5.4. Request data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at principal@istelemark.no.

6. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, along with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: principal@istelemark.no

Address: Hovet Ring 7, 3931 Porsgrunn

International School Telemark