Privacy Policy.

Last updated: October 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how La Fontaine College collects, uses, stores and protects information that visitors provide through this website. It applies to all pages, forms and features of the site.

We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection principles. This policy describes what information we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, and the choices available to you.

1. Who we are

This website is operated by La Fontaine College, a secondary school based at Plot 61, Ruzawi Road, Marondera, Zimbabwe.

Where this policy refers to "we", "us" or "the school", it means La Fontaine College.

If you have any question about how we handle personal information, you can contact us at info@lafontainecollege.ac.zw or on +263 77 354 2665.

2. Information we collect

We collect information that you choose to provide to us through the forms on this website. This may include:

• General enquiries: your name, phone number, email address, subject and message
• Admission enquiries: student full name, date of birth, gender, health conditions or allergies you choose to disclose, last school attended, previous grades or curriculum, parent or guardian name, occupation, phone, email, emergency contact details and any additional notes you provide
• Newsletter sign-up: the email address you enter

We also collect certain technical information automatically when you visit the website. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed and the date and time of each request.

3. How we use your information

We use the information you provide for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form or admission form
• To process applications and communicate with families about admissions
• To send school updates to those who have subscribed to the newsletter
• To keep appropriate records for the running of the school
• To improve the content and performance of the website
• To comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal basis for processing

We process personal information on the basis of one or more of the following:

• Your consent, provided when you submit a form or subscribe to updates
• Performance of a contract or steps leading to a contract, in the case of admissions
• Compliance with legal obligations applicable to a school
• Legitimate interest in responding to enquiries, maintaining school records and improving the website

5. Who we share information with

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information only with:

• Staff at the school who need it to respond to an enquiry or process an application
• Service providers who help us operate the website or communicate with families, such as our email provider and hosting provider
• Government or regulatory bodies where we are legally required to provide information
• Professional advisers, where necessary and appropriate

Any third party we work with is expected to handle personal information responsibly and only for the purposes for which it was provided.

6. How long we keep information

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

• General enquiry records are kept for up to two years
• Admission enquiry records are kept for up to two years if the family does not enrol
• Records relating to enrolled students are kept in line with Zimbabwean education and records-retention requirements
• Newsletter subscription details are kept until you unsubscribe

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Storage and security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

Information submitted through the website is transmitted to the school using industry-standard encryption. Access to stored information is restricted to staff who need it for the purposes described above.

No website or system can guarantee absolute security. We encourage visitors to take reasonable care when sharing personal information online.

8. Your rights

You have the right to:

• Ask what personal information we hold about you
• Request a copy of the information we hold about you
• Ask us to correct information that is inaccurate or incomplete
• Ask us to delete information where we do not have a legal reason to keep it
• Withdraw consent for future communications at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the appropriate authority

To exercise any of these rights, write to info@lafontainecollege.ac.zw. We will respond within a reasonable period.

9. Cookies

This website uses a small number of cookies for essential functionality and for understanding how the site is used. For full detail, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Children and student information

This website is intended to be used by parents, guardians and prospective students. Enquiries about children under the age of 18 should be made by a parent or legal guardian.

Information about students is handled with particular care. Where a student is enrolled at the school, additional policies apply to the handling of student records. Families with specific questions about student information can contact the school office.

11. Links to other websites

This website may contain links to third-party sites, including the Parent Portal, social media platforms and external services. Once you leave our website, the privacy practices of the destination website apply. We are not responsible for their content or how they handle your information.

12. International transfers

Our website and email services may be hosted on servers located outside Zimbabwe. Where information is transferred outside the country, we take reasonable steps to ensure it is handled in accordance with this policy.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or to applicable requirements.

When changes are made, the updated version is published on this page. The date shown at the beginning of the page indicates the most recent update.

14. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact:

La Fontaine College
Plot 61, Ruzawi Road, Marondera, Zimbabwe
Email: info@lafontainecollege.ac.zw
Telephone: +263 77 354 2665