Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2025

Introduction

Welcome to KidsKSA (kidscenters-ksa.com). This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, and protect information when you visit this website. I take your privacy seriously and am committed to being transparent about my data practices.

This is a personal blog operated by Sarah Mitchell. The site shares personal experiences and reviews of children's development centers in Saudi Arabia to help other expat families make informed decisions.

Information I Collect

Information You Provide

When you use the contact form on this site, I collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Any information you include in your message

This information is collected solely to respond to your inquiries and is not shared with third parties or used for marketing purposes.

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, this site may automatically collect certain information when you visit, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website
• Approximate geographic location (country/city level)

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies and is used to understand how visitors use the site and to improve the user experience.

Cookies

This website uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device. I use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and remembering your cookie consent preferences. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the site to work.

Analytics Cookies

With your consent, I may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the site. This helps me improve the content and user experience. Analytics cookies collect anonymous information and do not identify you personally.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your settings and preferences for future visits, such as display preferences or previous consent choices.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit this site, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, if you disable essential cookies, some parts of this website may not function properly.

How I Use Your Information

I use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To respond to your questions and messages
• To understand how visitors use the site and improve content
• To maintain and improve the website's technical performance
• To comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing

I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. The only exceptions are:

• Service providers: I may use third-party services (such as web hosting or email providers) that process data on my behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal requirements: I may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes.

Third-Party Links

This website contains links to external websites, including educational resources and official government pages. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Data Security

I implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for any follow-up correspondence. Analytics data is retained in anonymized form to track long-term trends.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access information I hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to withdraw consent for optional data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at sarah@kidscenters-ksa.com.

Children's Privacy

This website is intended for adult visitors (primarily parents) and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If I become aware that I have collected information from a child under 13, I will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how I handle your information, please contact me:

• Email: sarah@kidscenters-ksa.com
• Location: Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Consent

By using this website, you consent to this privacy policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use this site.