Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 20, 2026

Chisinau International Preschool – CHIPS (“CHIPS”, “we”, “us” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of children, parents, guardians, staff, applicants and visitors who interact with our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit www.chips.md, contact us, submit an application, communicate with the school or otherwise use our services.
CHIPS is a preschool institution serving children from approximately 3 to 6 years of age and provides education in an international, English-speaking environment.

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

1. Who We Are

   Chisinau International Preschool – CHIPS
   Address: 18 Anton Crihan Street, MD-2009, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
   Phone: +373 68 2222 42 / +373 68 5555 92
   Email: info@chips.md
   Website: www.chips.md
   CHIPS uses personal information only for legitimate educational, administrative, communication, recruitment, safety and operational purposes.

2. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with CHIPS, we may collect different types of information.
Information provided directly by you. When you contact us, submit an application, request information or communicate with the school, we may collect:

 – full name;
 – email address;
 – telephone number;
 – postal address;
 – information about the child;
 – child’s date of birth or age;
 – parent or guardian information;
 – emergency contact information;
 – information required for enrollment;
 – information contained in application documents;
 – information provided through contact forms;
 – information contained in messages or correspondence;
 – information provided when applying for employment;
 – any other information you voluntarily provide to us.

CHIPS’ admissions procedure requires parents or guardians to complete an online application and submit certain supporting documents.

3. Children’s Personal Information

Because CHIPS provides preschool education, we may process personal information relating to children. Such information may include, where necessary:
 – child’s name;
 – date of birth;
 – age;
 – information relevant to enrollment;
 – educational information;
 – attendance information;
 – information necessary for the child’s safety and wellbeing;
 – emergency contact information;
 – relevant health or medical information where required for legitimate educational, safety or legal purposes;
 – photographs or audiovisual materials, subject to applicable consent requirements.

We take children’s privacy particularly seriously and limit access to children’s information to authorised persons who require such information for legitimate school-related purposes.

4. Information About Parents and Guardians

We may collect information about parents, legal guardians and other authorised representatives, including:
 – name;
 – contact details;
 – relationship to the child;
 – information required for enrollment;
 – billing or administrative information;
 – correspondence with the school;
 – information required to communicate about the child’s education and wellbeing.

CHIPS regularly communicates with parents through the school website, email, newsletters, meetings and reports.

5. How We Collect Personal Information

We may collect information:
– when you submit an enrollment application;
– when you contact us by email or telephone;
– when you complete a website form;
– when you request information about the preschool;
– when you communicate with teachers or administration;
– when you subscribe to or receive school communications;
– when you apply for employment;
– when you submit documents;
– when you visit or use our website;
– automatically through cookies and similar technologies.

6. Purposes of Processing Personal Information

We may use personal information for the following purposes:
 – processing enrollment applications;
 – managing admissions;
 – providing educational services;
 – communicating with parents and guardians;
 – managing student records;
 – maintaining attendance records;
 – ensuring children’s safety and well-being;
 – managing emergency contacts;
 – organising school activities and events;
 – communicating school announcements;
 – sending newsletters and educational updates;
 – providing administrative services;
 – processing employment applications;
 – responding to inquiries;
 – operating and maintaining our website;
 – improving website functionality;
 – ensuring website security;
 – analysing website usage;
 – complying with legal obligations;
 – protecting our rights and legitimate interests.

7. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on the circumstances, CHIPS may process personal information on the basis of:
 – consent;
 – performance of a contract or steps taken at the request of the individual before entering into a contract;
 – legal obligations;
 – legitimate interests;
 – protection of vital interests;
 – other lawful grounds available under applicable legislation.

Where consent is required, we will request it from the appropriate person.

8. Consent Relating to Children

Because CHIPS provides services to young children, consent may be required from a parent or legal guardian for certain types of processing. Where consent is required, CHIPS will seek consent from the appropriate parent or legal guardian before using the child’s personal information for the relevant purpose. This is particularly relevant to the use of children’s photographs and audiovisual materials.

9. Photographs and Videos of Children

Photographs and videos may be taken at CHIPS for legitimate educational, documentation, communication or school-event purposes. For example, photographs may be used to document children’s learning and activities or to provide reports to parents. CHIPS’ policies state that parental consent will be obtained before using a child’s photograph on the website, and that the child’s name will not appear alongside the photograph.
Where consent is required, CHIPS will not publish a child’s photograph for the relevant public-facing purpose without appropriate parental or guardian consent. Parents and guardians may also have specific rights regarding photographs or videos in accordance with applicable school policies.

10. Educational Records

CHIPS may maintain records relating to children’s educational development and participation in school activities. Such records may include:

 – learning progress;
 – observations;
 – reports;
 – attendance;
 – participation in activities;
 – educational assessments;
 – communications with parents.

These records are used for legitimate educational and administrative purposes.

11. Health and Safety Information

Where necessary and permitted by law, CHIPS may collect and process limited health or medical information necessary to:
 – protect a child’s health and safety;
 – respond to emergencies;
 – provide appropriate care;
 – meet legal or regulatory obligations;
 – communicate important information to parents or guardians.

Access to such information is restricted to authorised personnel who require it for legitimate purposes.

12. Website and Technical Information

When you visit www.chips.md, certain technical information may be collected automatically. This may include:
 – IP address;
 – browser type;
 – operating system;
 – device information;
 – referring website;
 – pages visited;
 – date and time of access;
 – approximate geographic information;
 – technical identifiers;
 – information about website interactions.

This information may be used to maintain security, analyse website traffic and improve the website.

13. Cookies

CHIPS uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies may be used to:
 – enable website functionality;
 – remember user preferences;
 – maintain website security;
 – analyse website traffic;
 – understand how visitors use the website;
 – improve website performance.

The existing CHIPS privacy information also identifies the use of cookies and website analytics, including Google Analytics. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

14. Google Analytics

CHIPS may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website. Google Analytics may collect technical information such as:
 – IP address;
 – browser information;
 – device information;
 – pages visited;
 – referring pages;
 – interaction data;
 – information about how users navigate the website.

The use of Google Analytics is intended to help CHIPS understand website traffic and improve the website. Where applicable, users may control cookies through their browser or the website’s cookie consent mechanism.

15. Employment Applications

If you apply for a position at CHIPS, we may collect information contained in your application and CV. This may include:
 – name;
 – contact details;
 – education;
 – professional experience;
 – qualifications;
 – references;
 – CV information;
 – information contained in correspondence.

The information will be used to assess your application and manage the recruitment process. The CHIPS website provides a recruitment contact for employment applications.

16. Communication and Newsletters

CHIPS may communicate with parents, guardians and members of the school community through:
 – email;
 – newsletters;
 – school announcements;
 – reports;
 – meetings;
 – telephone;
 – other communication channels.

The purpose is to provide information relating to education, school activities, events, administration and the child’s development.

17. Sharing Personal Information

We may share personal information with authorised third parties where necessary for legitimate purposes. These may include:
 – IT service providers;
 – website hosting providers;
 – email service providers;
 – educational service providers;
 – software providers;
 – security providers;
 – professional advisers;
 – payment or accounting service providers;
 – authorities where required by law.

We do not sell personal information to third parties. We only disclose information when there is a legitimate reason to do so.

18. International Transfers

Some service providers used by CHIPS may process information outside the Republic of Moldova. Where personal information is transferred internationally, CHIPS will take reasonable measures to ensure that the information receives appropriate protection in accordance with applicable law.

19. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Retention periods may depend on:
 – the nature of the information;
 – the purpose of processing;
 – educational and administrative requirements;
 – legal obligations;
 – contractual requirements;
 – legitimate interests;
 – the need to resolve disputes or protect legal rights.

Student and educational records may need to be retained for longer periods where required by applicable laws, regulations or legitimate institutional requirements.

20. Data Security

CHIPS takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from:
 – unauthorised access;
 – accidental loss;
 – misuse;
 – alteration;
 – unauthorised disclosure;
 – destruction.

Access to personal information is limited to authorised persons who require the information for legitimate school-related purposes. However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can guarantee absolute security.

21. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
 – the right to access your personal information;
 – the right to request correction of inaccurate information;
 – the right to request deletion where legally applicable;
 – the right to restrict certain processing;
 – the right to object to certain processing;
 – the right to withdraw consent;
 – the right to data portability where applicable;
 – the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

Requests may be subject to identity verification and applicable legal limitations.

22. Children’s Data Rights

Requests concerning a child’s personal information should normally be submitted by the child’s parent or legal guardian, unless applicable law provides otherwise. CHIPS may take reasonable steps to verify the identity and authority of the person making such a request.

23. Withdrawal of Consent

Where processing is based on consent, the individual or authorised parent/guardian may withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal. Please note that some information may continue to be processed where CHIPS has another lawful basis or is required by law to retain it.

24. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites and services. CHIPS is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of external websites before providing them with personal information.

25. Changes to This Privacy Policy

CHIPS may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
 – changes in legislation;
 – changes to our services;
 – new website functionality;
 – changes to third-party service providers;
 – changes in how personal information is processed;
 – technological developments.

The latest version will be published on this page together with the date of the latest update.

26. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal information, please contact us:

Chisinau International Preschool – CHIPS
Address:
18 Anton Crihan Street
MD-2009, Chisinau
Republic of Moldova

Phone:
+373 68 2222 42
+373 68 5555 92

Email:
info@chips.md

Website:
chips.md

These contact details correspond to the information currently published on the CHIPS website.