Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7th May 2025

Deutsche Schule Kobe International (DSKI) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal data in accordance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI).

1. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Contact information (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
• Student application data (e.g., previous school records, nationality)
• Website usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, cookies)
• Communications with DSKI (e.g., email inquiries, feedback)

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for purposes including:

• Processing inquiries and admissions
• Managing student records and enrollment
• Communicating important updates and news
• Improving our website and services

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Your consent
• The necessity of processing for the performance of a contract (e.g., school application)
• Legal obligations
• Legitimate interests (e.g., website analytics and communication)

4. Data Sharing and Transfers

Your data will be accessed only by authorized staff and service providers who require it to perform their roles. We do not sell or rent your data.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and correct your personal data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request deletion or restriction of your data
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (EU or Japanese residents)

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies for essential functionality.
You can manage your cookie preferences also through your browser settings.

8. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Deutsche Schule Kobe International (DSKI)
Chair of Board: Lars Heuseler
1-2-1-8 Yamanote-dori, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-0805, Japan
Email: mail@dskobe.org