Privacy Policy & Data Protection Policy

We care about your privacy. Simple as that. This page explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe. Our promise: we’ll only use your info to make SchoolsOut work better for you, your family, and our community of providers.

Who we are

We’re SchoolsOut — your one-stop place to discover and explore after-school activities in Abu Dhabi. Parents find new adventures. Providers share their passion. Kids get to learn, grow, and thrive.

When you share your info with us, you’re trusting us. We’ll handle it with care, keep it safe, and only use it to make your experience better.

If you ever need us:

Email: support@schoolsout.ae

The Rules We Follow

We believe in playing fair. That means following the UAE’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) — the main rulebook for handling data.

We also look to international best practice, like the EU’s GDPR and privacy standards such as ISO/IEC 27701. Why? Because your privacy deserves the highest standard, no matter where you are.

What We Collect

When you use SchoolsOut, you share little bits of info with us. We keep it simple:

When you sign up, we need basics like your name and email. If you log in with Google or Facebook, we just grab the essentials — your name, email, and profile pic.
If you join our mailing list, we’ll have your email so we can send you updates and offers.
If you save activities to your wish list, we remember them for you.
When you browse, our analytics show us what’s popular — but never who’s behind the clicks.
If you’re a provider, we collect the details you want families to see: your club name, contact info, activity descriptions, schedules, prices, and images.

That’s it. No unnecessary extras.

How We Use It

We use your info to make SchoolsOut work the way you expect:

To help you discover, save, and explore activities.
To send you news and offers — but only if you said yes.
To share anonymous trends with providers so they can keep sparking ideas for families.
To keep everything running smoothly, safely, and fairly.

Always with your privacy in mind.

Cookies & Analytics

Yes, we use cookies. They help us see what’s working (and what’s not), so we can improve the platform. Cookies also power anonymous analytics, which let us share insights with providers — like “football is trending this week.” No personal details, ever.

Your Choices

You’re in control. Always.

And if you want us to share, move, or stop using your info, just ask — we’ll help.

You’re in control. Always.
You decide if you want to hear from us by email. Every message has an unsubscribe link.
You decide what cookies you keep in your browser.
You can update or delete your account whenever you want.
And if you want us to share, move, or stop using your info, just ask — we’ll help.

Sharing Data

We believe in community, not in selling data.

Providers only see what they share, plus anonymous stats like “150 parents explored football this week.”
We work with trusted partners for things like hosting and analytics, but they follow strict privacy rules.
Sometimes data has to travel outside the UAE. When it does, we make sure it’s protected every step of the way.

Security

We keep your info safe with a mix of tech and common sense.

We lock down our systems with encryption.
We keep access limited to people who need it.
We run regular checks and keep backups handy.
And our team gets trained to handle data with care.

Because your trust is everything.

Social Login

We allow you to sign in using third-party accounts such as Google or Apple.

When you do, these services share basic profile details (name, email, profile picture) with us.

We only use this data to create or log in to your SchoolsOut account and never share it further.

Kids’ Privacy

SchoolsOut is for parents and guardians. We don’t ask kids for extra details, and we only collect what’s needed to make the platform useful. Parents stay in control.

If Something Goes Wrong

If there’s ever a data breach, we’ll act fast. We’ll fix the issue, tell you what happened, and let regulators know if needed.

How Long We Keep Data

We don’t keep your info longer than we should.

While you have an account, we keep what we need to make it work.
While your listing is live, we keep your provider details visible.
If the law says we need to hold on to something, we will — but only as long as required.

When it’s no longer needed, we delete it or make it anonymous.

Updates to This Policy

Things change. If we update this policy, we’ll change the date at the top. If the changes are big, we’ll make sure you know.

Our Promise to You

We built SchoolsOut on four values:

Confidence: Clear, honest, and transparent.
Inspiration: Data helps spark new ideas and passions.
Delight: An easy, joyful experience without the jargon.
Community: Parents and providers thrive together when trust comes first.

That’s our promise, always.