Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 2025
Review Date: December 2025
Introduction
International House Dublin (“IH Dublin,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our students, clients, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
Information We Collect
We collect and process personal data in the following ways:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, nationality, passport details, emergency contact information, and other identifying details provided by you.
- Academic and Enrollment Information: Course details, attendance records, progress reports, and assessment results.
- Payment and Financial Information: Billing details, payment history, and banking information when required.
- Communication Data: Emails, messages, and correspondence with IH Dublin.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, device information, and website usage statistics through cookies and analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To process course enrollments and manage student records.
- To provide educational services and student support.
- To communicate with you about your course, school updates, and administrative matters.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- To process payments and financial transactions.
- To improve our website, services, and customer experience.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to fulfill our agreement with you (e.g., course enrollment and administration).
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights.
- Legal Obligations: Processing is required to comply with legal requirements (e.g., visa processing, financial regulations).
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent for marketing or optional services.
Data Sharing and Transfers
We may share your personal data with:
- Service providers and partners assisting in delivering our services (e.g., accommodation providers, payment processors, exam boards).
- Government and regulatory authorities when required by law.
- IT service providers for secure data processing and storage.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data where applicable.
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@ihdublin.com
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated via our website or other appropriate channels.
Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact info@ihdublin.com