Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [15/5/2026]
1. Introduction
Karachi American School (“KAS”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and users of our online services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, protect, and manage personal information when you visit www.kas.edu.pk and any associated sub-domains, services, or forms. By using our website, you accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided):
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Postal address
• Child’s name or grade
• Information submitted through forms (e.g., admissions inquiry, contact forms)
b. Technical/Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected):
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device and operating system information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for purposes including, but not limited to:
• Responding to inquiries and communications
• Processing admissions or requests
• Improving website functionality and user experience
• Administrative purposes
• Sending updates, newsletters, or school communications (where consent has been given)
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We only process personal information when we have a lawful basis to do so, such as your consent, contractual necessity (e.g., admissions processing), or legitimate interest for website administration.
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share personal information:
• With trusted service providers who support our services (e.g., form processing, email services)
• When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• To protect our rights, safety, or property
• With consent or at your direction
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
• Improve site performance
• Understand how users interact with the website
• Store user preferences
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may impact website functionality.
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of thirteen (13) without verified parental consent. If a parent or guardian believes their child’s information has been collected without permission, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.
8. Data Security
We use appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no online transmission or storage system is 100% secure.
9. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
10. Your Rights
Where applicable, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
• Accessing the personal information we hold about you
• Requesting corrections or updates
• Requesting deletion of your personal information
• Withdrawing consent where consent was the basis for processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact:
Karachi American School Karachi American School KDA Scheme # 1, Amir Khusro Road, Karachi, Sindh75350, Pakistan
(92-21) 3-453-9097-9 (3 lines) Ext. 217 & 215
admissions@kas.edu.pk