Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 26, 2024

Welcome to UAE Schools Competition ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website www.uaeschoolcup.com and our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • School name
  • Grade/Class level
  • Date of birth (to verify age eligibility)
  • Emirates/Location

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we automatically collect:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • IP address
  • Language preference
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Quiz performance and scores

1.3 Local Storage

We use browser localStorage (not cookies) to store:

  • Language preference (English/Arabic)
  • Authentication tokens
  • Session information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • Account Management: Create and manage your student account
  • Quiz Delivery: Provide quizzes and track your progress
  • Leaderboards: Display rankings and competition results
  • Communication: Send important updates about competitions
  • Improvement: Analyze usage to improve our services
  • Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
  • Compliance: Meet legal and regulatory requirements

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 We DO NOT Sell Your Information

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3.2 Public Information

The following information may be publicly displayed on leaderboards:

  • First name only
  • School name
  • Quiz scores
  • Rankings

Note: We do not display full names, email addresses, or other sensitive information publicly.

3.3 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in:

  • Website hosting
  • Analytics (Google Analytics, when enabled)
  • Email communication services

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes
  • Protect our rights and property
  • Ensure safety of students and users
  • Investigate fraud or security issues

4. Protection of Minors

Our services are designed for students. We take extra precautions to protect minors:

  • Age Verification: We require date of birth during registration
  • Parental Consent: For users under 13, we require parental email for consent
  • Limited Data Collection: We only collect information necessary for service delivery
  • No Marketing: We do not send marketing communications to minors
  • Safe Environment: We monitor for inappropriate content

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • HTTPS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure password hashing
  • Regular security audits
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure server infrastructure

Note: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Update

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Update or correct inaccurate data
  • Request a copy of your data

6.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and data by contacting us. Please note:

  • Some information may be retained for legal compliance
  • Quiz results may be anonymized and retained for statistics

6.3 Opt-Out

You can opt out of:

  • Email communications (except essential account notifications)
  • Public leaderboard display
  • Analytics tracking (through browser settings)

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

  • Your account is active
  • Needed to provide services
  • Required by law
  • Necessary for legitimate business purposes

After account deletion, we may retain anonymized data for statistical purposes.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information is primarily stored in servers located in the UAE. If data is transferred outside the UAE, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@uaeschoolcup.com
  • Website: www.uaeschoolcup.com/contact
  • Address: UAE Schools Competition, United Arab Emirates

12. Compliance with UAE Laws

This Privacy Policy complies with:

  • UAE Federal Law on Data Protection
  • Dubai Data Law (DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020)
  • Abu Dhabi Global Market Data Protection Regulations
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
Your Rights Under UAE Law: Under UAE data protection laws, you have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal data, as well as the right to object to processing and request data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above.