Privacy Policy

Cherry Blossom Nursery ("we", "us", or "our"), located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, is dedicated to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of all personal data provided to us by parents, guardians, children, staff, job applicants, and visitors.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website (cbnursery.ae), enroll your child, communicate with us, or use our digital communication tools (such as the Toondemy X parent app). We adhere to applicable UAE data protection principles, including UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 regarding Personal Data Protection and educational directives from the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA).

We collect personal information necessary to deliver high-quality early childhood education, ensure children’s health and safety, and provide effective parent-nursery communication:

• Parent & Guardian Information: Full names, relationship to child, contact phone numbers, email addresses, residential address, emergency contact details, and copies of valid Emirates IDs and passports.
• Child Information: Child's full name, date of birth, gender, nationality, passport copy, birth certificate, vaccination and immunization records, allergy and dietary details, medical conditions, and emergency medical consents.
• Inquiry & Contact Submissions: Information provided through our website forms, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, child's age, and message notes.
• Career Applications: Resumes, cover letters, educational certificates, employment history, and references submitted by job candidates.
• Learning & Progress Records: Observations, developmental milestone trackers, attendance records, and educational portfolios created during nursery activities.
• Website Usage & Technical Data: Anonymous browsing metrics, device types, browser information, and aggregated visitor analytics to optimize website functionality.

Your personal information is used exclusively for legitimate educational, operational, and safety purposes, including:

• Processing admissions, registrations, and nursery visits.
• Delivering the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and monitoring child development.
• Providing daily parent communication, routine updates, and photo updates via the Toondemy X parent portal.
• Administering first aid, attending to medical needs, and managing dietary or allergy requirements safely.
• Ensuring bus transportation safety, route planning, and verification.
• Invoicing, fee payments, and financial administration.
• Complying with regulatory obligations established by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) and UAE health authorities.
• Assessing candidates for employment opportunities at Cherry Blossom Nursery.

During nursery life, educators may take photos and short video clips of daily classroom discoveries and celebrations. These are primarily shared securely with enrolled parents through the password-protected Toondemy X app.

For marketing or social media publications (such as our official Instagram or website), we obtain explicit written media consent from parents upon enrollment. Parents may modify or withdraw their media preferences at any time by contacting our admissions office.

We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure of personal data:

• Encrypted digital transmission (HTTPS / SSL) across all web properties and API endpoints.
• Role-based access controls restricting access to child and medical records strictly to authorized educators and administrative personnel.
• Secure physical filing systems for paper documents with restricted keycard or lock access.
• Regular review of data storage protocols and prompt disposal of obsolete records in line with UAE legal retention guidelines.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may disclose data only under the following limited circumstances:

• Official Regulatory Bodies: To educational, municipal, or health authorities (such as SPEA or the Ministry of Health) where legally mandated.
• Emergency Services: To certified medical doctors, hospitals, or paramedics in the event of an emergency requiring immediate medical intervention.
• Trusted Educational Service Providers: Secure platform partners (such as nursery management software and parent communication apps) that operate under strict non-disclosure and security agreements.

Under UAE data protection laws, parents and guardians have specific rights regarding their personal information:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or your child.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent previously given for marketing communications or public media photography.
• Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of data when it is no longer required for regulatory, educational, or statutory purposes.

Our website uses minimal, non-intrusive cookies and analytics tools to ensure responsive page loading, understand visitor preferences, and optimize user experience. You can manage or disable cookie settings in your browser at any time without losing essential access to our web pages.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to our team: