Smart Starters Montessori is committed to protecting your right to privacy and ensuring that all personal data collected are processed in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and relevant issuances of the National Privacy Commission, as well as applicable policies of the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC).

1. Collection of Personal Data

       We collect personal information necessary for legitimate educational and administrative purposes, including but not limited to:

• Enrollment and academic records (learner’s name, address, birth date, parent/guardian details, academic history)
• Government grant and school assistance applications (ESC, SHS Voucher, and other subsidy programs)
• School identification (ID) processing
• Safety and security through CCTV coverage within the school campus
• Employment records of faculty and staff
• Communication and school operations

       Personal data may be collected through physical forms, online enrollment systems, email communications, and official school platforms.

2. Purpose of Data Processing

       All personal information collected is processed strictly for legitimate and lawful purposes, including:

• Student admission, enrollment, and academic management
• Processing of government grants, vouchers, and financial assistance
• Issuance of official school IDs and student records
• Monitoring of school safety and security through CCTV
• Compliance with legal, regulatory, and reporting requirements
• School operations, administrative management, and official communication

3. CCTV Data Processing

       Smart Starters Montessori operates CCTV cameras within the school premises to ensure the safety and security of students, employees, and visitors, and to protect school property. Recordings are accessed only by authorized personnel and retained only for lawful purposes.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

       Personal data may be shared only when lawfully required with DepEd, PEAC, and other government agencies. Authorized service providers such as IT and ID printing services may also receive data under strict confidentiality agreements.

5. Data Protection and Security

       The school implements appropriate organizational, physical, and technical security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

6. Data Subject Rights

       You have the right to be informed, access, object, correct, request deletion or blocking, and file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission.

7. Data Retention

       Personal data are retained only as long as necessary and disposed of securely after the retention period.

8. Consent Statement

       By enrolling in Smart Starters Montessori or submitting personal data through official forms and platforms, you give your free, specific, informed, and unconditional consent to the collection, processing, storage, sharing, and retention of personal data for lawful school purposes including enrollment, academic management, government grant applications, school ID processing, and campus security through CCTV.

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