Privacy Policy

GERMAN SCHOOL OF KOSOVA
Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how German School of Kosova (“we”, “our”, “the School”) collects, processes, and protects personal data when you visit our website or interact with us online.
The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with:

Law No. 06/L‑082 on Personal Data Protection of the Republic of Kosovo
Requirements issued by the Information and Privacy Agency (AIP)
General principles of GDPR (where applicable)

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect two types of data: (A) data automatically collected through cookies and (B) data you voluntarily provide.

2.1. Data Collected Automatically
When you access our website, the following data may be collected automatically:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information (device type, operating system)
Date & time of access
Pages visited within the website
Click‑stream data
Online identifiers (e.g., cookies, pixels, tracking technologies)

These are primarily used for website performance, analytics, and security.

2.2. Data You Provide Directly
When you contact us or submit forms, you provide personal data such as:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Message or inquiry
Any other information you choose to submit voluntarily

This occurs, for example, when filling:

Contact forms
Newsletter/email subscription forms
Admission or application forms
Event registration forms

3. Purpose of Data Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes:
3.1. Website Functionality

Ensuring secure and stable access to the website
Correct functioning of forms and interactive elements

3.2. Communication

Responding to your inquiries
Providing requested information

3.3. Analytics
Using Google Analytics (GA4) to understand website usage and improve performance.
3.4. Marketing
Using Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel) to:

Measure marketing effectiveness
Improve advertising campaigns
Deliver relevant content (only with consent)

3.5. School Operations
When submitting application or admission forms, data may be used to evaluate and process your request.

4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process data based on one or more of the following:

Your consent (analytics, marketing, contact forms)
Legitimate interest (security, performance monitoring, basic analytics)
Execution of a request you make (when you contact us)
Legal obligations (if applicable)

Analytics and marketing cookies are never activated without consent.

5. Data Retention Periods
We store personal data only as long as necessary:

Contact form submissions: up to 12 months
Analytics data: up to 14 months (Google Analytics default retention)
Cookies: according to each cookie’s lifespan
Admission-related communication: as long as required to process your request

After the applicable retention period ends, data is securely deleted.

6. Sharing of Personal Data
We may share personal data only with:

IT/Website service providers (hosting, maintenance)
Google LLC (Analytics)
Meta Platforms Inc. (Meta Pixel)
Other service providers essential for operating our website

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise distribute personal data to third parties for commercial gain.
All third parties are required to maintain confidentiality and ensure data protection.

7. Your Rights
Under Kosovo Law 06/L‑082, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to processing of personal data
Restrict processing under certain circumstances
Request information about how your data is used

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Children’s Data
As an educational institution, we take the protection of minors extremely seriously.
We do not collect personal data of students through the website unless a parent or guardian submits it via a form or provides explicit consent.

9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from:

Unauthorized access
Loss
Misuse
Alteration
Disclosure

Our website uses secure hosting and encrypted connections (HTTPS).

10. External Links
Our website may contain links to external sites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to read their Privacy Policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
German School of Kosova
📧 Email: info@gsk.school
📞 Phone: +383 45 100 204