Legal
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains, in plain language, how Hakbod Vocational School ("we", "our", or "us") handles information when you visit our website or get in touch with our team. It does not describe every possible situation, but it should give you a clear sense of what we do and what we do not do with information.
This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. If you are planning to rely on this policy for a live, production site, you should have it reviewed by a qualified lawyer in your jurisdiction.
1. Information we collect
We aim to collect only the information we reasonably need to answer questions about our programmes and improve this website.
- Information you choose to give us – such as your name, email address, phone number, and any message you type into our contact form or send to us by email or phone.
- Basic usage information – such as your browser type, approximate location, device information, and the pages you visit on this site. This is typically collected through standard web server logs and privacy‑respecting analytics tools.
- Application or enquiry information – if you contact us about admission, we may keep a record of the programmes you're interested in and any details you share about your background, goals, or availability.
2. How we use information
We only use the information we collect for purposes related to running and improving Hakbod. Typical uses include:
- Responding to questions you send via email or our contact form.
- Helping you understand which programmes, schedules, or schools might be a good fit.
- Improving this website and understanding what content is useful.
- Maintaining the security and reliability of our systems (for example, monitoring for abuse or suspicious activity).
3. When we share information
We do not sell your personal information to marketers, advertisers, or data brokers. We may share information in a few limited situations:
- Service providers – for example, companies that host this website, provide analytics, or help us manage email. These providers are only allowed to use information to perform services for us.
- Legal and safety reasons – if we believe it's necessary to comply with a law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our students, staff, or community.
4. Cookies and analytics
Like most websites, we may use small text files called cookies and privacy‑respecting analytics tools to understand how people use this site. This helps us improve navigation, content, and page performance.
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings by clearing them or blocking certain types. Blocking cookies may affect how some features of the site work.
5. How long we keep information
We keep information only for as long as it is reasonably useful for the purposes described above, or as required by law. For example, we may keep enquiry or application emails for a period of time so we can follow up with you, understand demand for our programmes, or resolve issues.
6. Your choices and questions
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to request that we update or delete information you have previously shared with us, you can contact our admissions team using the details on the Contact page.
Depending on the laws where you live, you may have additional rights related to accessing or correcting your personal information. We will do our best to honour reasonable requests, subject to our own legal obligations and record‑keeping requirements.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our programmes, website, or legal requirements change. When we make material changes, we will update the "Privacy Policy" page on this site. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we handle information.