Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At Rykuhii, we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of children, parents, and guardians who participate in our STEM and creative workshops. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and manage your personal data in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to provide our educational services effectively and safely:
- Registration Information: Child's name, age, grade level, parent/guardian contact details, emergency contact information
- Educational Data: Learning progress, workshop participation records, project submissions, and skill assessments
- Health & Safety Information: Allergies, medical conditions, dietary restrictions, and special accommodation needs
- Communication Records: Emails, messages, and feedback exchanged between parents, children, and our educational staff
- Technical Information: Website usage data, IP addresses, browser information, and device identifiers when using our online platforms
- Visual Content: Photographs and videos of workshop activities for educational documentation and promotional purposes (with explicit consent)
How We Use Your Information
Your personal information is used exclusively for legitimate educational and operational purposes:
We utilize collected data to deliver personalized STEM and creative learning experiences, track educational progress, ensure child safety during workshops, communicate important updates to parents and guardians, improve our educational programs and teaching methodologies, comply with legal obligations and safeguarding requirements, and process payments and manage enrollment records.
We maintain strict internal policies ensuring that children's personal information is never used for commercial marketing purposes or shared with third-party advertisers.
Data Protection & Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect personal information:
Our security framework includes encrypted data transmission and storage systems, restricted access controls with role-based permissions for staff members, regular security audits and vulnerability assessments, secure physical storage of paper records in locked facilities, staff training on data protection protocols and child safeguarding policies, and incident response procedures for potential data breaches.
All staff members undergo background checks and sign confidentiality agreements before handling any personal information.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Access Rights
Request copies of personal information we hold about you or your child, including educational records and communication history.
Rectification Rights
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information in our records.
Erasure Rights
Request deletion of personal information when it's no longer necessary for educational purposes or legal compliance.
Portability Rights
Receive personal information in a structured, commonly used format for transfer to another educational provider.
Objection Rights
Object to processing of personal information for specific purposes, including direct marketing communications.
Restriction Rights
Request limitation of processing under certain circumstances while maintaining data accuracy.
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We maintain strict controls over data sharing and only share information when absolutely necessary:
Limited sharing occurs with educational technology platforms that support our online workshops, payment processors for enrollment fees and workshop materials, emergency services or medical professionals when child safety is at risk, legal authorities when required by law or court order, and accredited educational partners for collaborative learning programs.
All third-party partners sign comprehensive data processing agreements and maintain equivalent privacy protection standards.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for educational purposes and legal compliance. Educational records are typically maintained for seven years after program completion, while marketing communications and general inquiries are deleted after two years of inactivity. Parents may request earlier deletion of non-essential information at any time.
Children's Privacy
Special Protections for Children
As an organization focused on children's education, we implement enhanced privacy protections. We never collect personal information directly from children under 13 without explicit parental consent, provide clear privacy notices appropriate for different age groups, implement additional security measures for children's data, and ensure all staff receive specialized training in child privacy protection and safeguarding protocols.
International Data Transfers
When personal information is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we ensure adequate protection through approved transfer mechanisms, including adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or binding corporate rules. All international transfers maintain equivalent privacy protection standards.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or educational programs. We will notify parents and guardians of significant changes through email communication and prominent website notices. Continued participation in our programs constitutes acceptance of updated privacy terms.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2024 and was last updated on January 15, 2024.
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer through our official communication channels.