Privacy Policy - littleinventor

Privacy Policy (PDPA 2010)

Little Inventor Pre-School, operated by Little Inventor (M) Sdn Bhd (“the School”), is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all children and parents in accordance with the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2010.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you enrol your child with us or interact with our School.

In this policy, “you” refers to both the parent/guardian and the child enrolled in our School.

1. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect personal information such as:

Name, NRIC/passport number, address, contact details, email, child’s date of birth, photographs, nationality, emergency contact details, medical or allergy information (if applicable), and parent/guardian occupation.

This information is necessary to support your child’s safety, learning, and daily school activities.

If you do not provide the required information, we may not be able to proceed with enrolment or provide full school services.

2. How We Collect Your Data

Your personal data is collected through:

Registration and enrolment forms
Enquiry and communication forms
School activities and events
Medical or emergency forms
School website and online submissions

We may also receive limited information from previous schools or authorised third parties where necessary.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data only for school-related and child-care purposes, including:

Processing enrolment and admission
Managing your child’s daily care, safety, and learning
Maintaining attendance and school records
Communicating important updates and announcements
Contacting parents/guardians in case of emergency
Supporting health, safety, or special care needs
Organising school events, activities, and learning programmes
Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

4. Sensitive Information

We may collect sensitive information such as your child’s health conditions, allergies, or behavioural needs to ensure proper care and safety.

This information is treated with strict confidentiality and will only be used to support your child’s wellbeing. It will not be shared without your consent unless required by law or for safety reasons.

5. Disclosure of Personal Data

We do not sell or trade your personal data.

Your information may be shared only when necessary with:

Government education authorities
Healthcare providers in emergencies
School-authorised service providers (e.g. insurance, IT systems)
Teachers and staff involved in your child’s care

6. Child Safety and Protection

The safety and wellbeing of your child is our highest priority. Personal data may be used to ensure:

Safe pick-up and drop-off arrangements
Emergency response and medical assistance
Child protection and safeguarding procedures

Only authorised staff are allowed to access your child’s information.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. All records are stored securely in either physical or digital systems with restricted access.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Withdraw consent (subject to legal or operational requirements)

To request any of the above, please contact the School administration office.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for educational, safety, or legal purposes. After this period, data will be securely deleted or archived.