At Lexington International Pre-School and Day Care Center, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our enrollment and communication services.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Personal identification information — such as your name, email address, and phone number — provided voluntarily during registration, enrollment application, or contact form submission.
• Child-related information provided during the enrollment process, including the child's name, date of birth, and class level of interest.
• Payment and billing information necessary to process enrollment fees, which is securely handled by our trusted third-party payment processor, PayHere (Pvt) Ltd.
• Browsing information such as your IP address, browser type, and device information, collected automatically using cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
• Communications you send us via our contact form, email, or phone.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process enrollment applications and respond to inquiries.
• To communicate with you about admissions, school programs, events, and important announcements.
• To process online payments securely through PayHere.
• To send newsletters and updates you have opted into via our subscription form.
• To improve our website and services based on usage data.
• To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements in Sri Lanka.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share information with trusted third-party partners (such as PayHere) who assist us in operating our website and processing payments. These partners are obligated to keep your information confidential.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid legal processes.
• School Staff: Relevant staff members may access enrollment information strictly for educational and administrative purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, and personalise content. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some features of the website may not function properly as a result.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Online payment data is processed through PayHere's secure, Central Bank-approved payment gateway and is never stored on our servers.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymise it.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time by unsubscribing from our newsletter or contacting us directly.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as Google Forms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

We understand the importance of children's privacy. Information about children is collected solely for the purposes of enrollment and educational administration and is handled with the highest level of confidentiality. Parents or guardians are the primary point of contact for all matters relating to a child's information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.