Website Terms and Conditions of Use
Last Updated: June 2026
1. Website Owner Identification
This website is operated by Saint Esteban School. By accessing, browsing, or using this website, users agree to these Terms and Conditions of Use. If you do not agree with them, you should refrain from using this website.
2. Purpose of the Website
The purpose of this website is to provide institutional information about Saint Esteban School, including, but not limited to, information about its academic programs, admissions, complementary services, activities, faculty and administrative staff, facilities, contact information, and other content related to the institution.
The information published on this website is intended for informational purposes only. Saint Esteban School reserves the right to modify, update, expand, or remove content at any time without prior notice.
3. Acceptance of the Terms
By using this website, users fully and unconditionally accept these Terms and Conditions. Users agree to use the website in accordance with applicable laws, public order, morality, and generally accepted standards of conduct.
4. Proper Use of the Website
Users agree to use this website in a lawful, responsible, and appropriate manner. The following activities are prohibited:
- Using the website for unlawful, fraudulent, or bad-faith purposes;
- Attempting to access restricted areas of the website or third-party systems without authorization;
- Introducing viruses, malware, malicious software, or any other element that may damage the website or interfere with its operation;
- Copying, reproducing, distributing, modifying, or using any content from the website without the prior written authorization of Saint Esteban School, except where permitted by law;
- Using the website's forms to submit false, misleading, offensive, or unsolicited information.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, photographs, videos, designs, logos, names, trademarks, graphics, illustrations, audiovisual materials, visual elements, website structure, organization, and other content, is the property of Saint Esteban School or is used with the appropriate authorization from its respective owners.
The total or partial reproduction, distribution, modification, public communication, publication, or any other form of use or exploitation of the website's content is prohibited without the prior written authorization of Saint Esteban School, except where expressly permitted by law.
6. Accuracy of Information
Saint Esteban School strives to ensure that the information published on this website is accurate, up to date, and useful. However, it does not guarantee that all content will remain permanently updated, complete, or free from typographical, technical, or unintentional errors.
Information related to admissions procedures, requirements, schedules, services, tuition and fees, scholarships, uniforms, activities, or any other institutional matter may be modified at any time. If in doubt, users should contact the institution directly to verify the current information.
7. Forms and User-Submitted Information
When users complete contact, admissions, inquiry, recruitment, or other forms available on this website, they agree to provide truthful, accurate, current, and complete information.
Users are solely responsible for the information they submit. Saint Esteban School reserves the right to reject requests or communications if it detects false, incomplete, inconsistent, or misleading information, or information that may compromise the security, legality, or proper operation of its internal processes.
8. Personal Data Protection
Any personal data submitted through this website will be processed in accordance with applicable laws and the Privacy Policy of Saint Esteban School.
Users acknowledge and agree that certain personal information may be requested to respond to inquiries, provide information, manage admissions processes, facilitate institutional communication, recruitment, scholarship applications, and other procedures related to the institution.
Saint Esteban School will implement reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality and security of the personal information provided, without prejudice to the inherent risks associated with the Internet and information technology systems.
A separate Privacy Policy is recommended, especially if the website collects personal data, uses forms, cookies, analytics tools, or integrates third-party services.
9. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. These links are provided solely for the convenience of users and do not imply endorsement, control, support, or responsibility by Saint Esteban School for the content, policies, practices, or availability of such external websites.
Access to third-party websites is solely the responsibility of the user.
10. Website Availability
Saint Esteban School does not guarantee that this website will operate uninterrupted, error-free, or remain continuously available. The institution reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or discontinue access to the website, in whole or in part, for technical reasons, maintenance, updates, security purposes, or any other justified reason.
11. Limitation of Liability
Saint Esteban School shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of, or inability to use, this website, including technical failures, system interruptions, viruses, cyberattacks, communication errors, or issues arising from third-party technology providers.
Likewise, Saint Esteban School shall not be responsible for decisions made by users based solely on the information published on this website when such information requires additional verification through direct communication with the institution.
12. Institutional and Promotional Content
The photographs, videos, testimonials, institutional descriptions, calls to action, and other materials published on this website are intended for informational, institutional, and promotional purposes. Some images or descriptions may represent general experiences within the school community and do not necessarily constitute a guarantee or promise of specific individual results.
13. Admissions, Scholarships, and Fees
The publication of information regarding admissions, requirements, scholarships, schedules, tuition, fees, costs, or services does not, by itself, constitute a binding contractual offer or guarantee admission, enrollment, scholarships, or continued attendance. All processes are subject to availability, document verification, internal criteria, institutional policies, and the final approval of Saint Esteban School.
The institution reserves the right to update or modify this information whenever deemed necessary.
14. Use by Minors
This website is primarily intended for parents, legal guardians, applicants, employees, service providers, and adult users. If a minor uses this website or provides personal information, they must do so under the supervision and authorization of a parent or legal guardian.
15. Changes to the Terms and Conditions
Saint Esteban School reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will become effective upon their publication on this website. Users are encouraged to review this section periodically.
16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Costa Rica. Any dispute arising in connection with the use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent authorities of Costa Rica, unless otherwise provided by applicable law.
17. Contact
For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, users may contact Saint Esteban School through the official communication channels published on this website.
Saint Esteban School
San Sebastián, San José, Costa Rica, 100 meters north and 25 meters west of Mega Súper Parque de la Paz, Finsa, Paso Ancho.
info@saintestebanschool.com
Phone: +506 2226-8123
WhatsApp: +506 7004-0605
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2026
1. Introduction
At Saint Esteban School, we value the privacy and protection of the personal information of individuals who visit our website, communicate with the institution, or use our online forms and digital channels.
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to clearly explain how we collect, use, store, protect, and process the personal information provided through our website and other related digital platforms.
2. Data Controller
Saint Esteban School is the data controller responsible for the processing of personal information.
Data Controller Contact Information:
Preescolar y primaria travesuras San Esteban
San Sebastián, San José, Costa Rica, 100 meters north and 25 meters west of Mega Súper Parque de la Paz, Finsa, Paso Ancho.
info@saintestebanschool.com
Phone: +506 2226-8123
WhatsApp: +506 7004-0605
- 3. Personal Information We May Collect
Through this website and other related channels, Saint Esteban School may collect, as applicable, the following categories of personal information:
- First and last name;
- Phone number;
- Email address;
- Contact information;
- Information provided through admissions, contact, scholarship, recruitment, or inquiry forms;
- Academic or institutional information required for specific processes;
- Information relating to students, parents, legal guardians, or applicants, when voluntarily provided;
- Any other information that users choose to provide through forms, emails, messages, or other institutional communication channels.
4. Purposes of Data Processing
The personal information we collect may be used for the following purposes:
- Responding to inquiries, requests, or messages submitted by users;
- Providing information about the institution, its academic programs, admissions, complementary services, activities, or internal processes;
- Managing admissions applications, interviews, campus visits, and enrollment processes;
- Processing requests related to scholarships, recruitment, or institutional inquiries;
- Maintaining communication with families, applicants, service providers, and individuals interested in the institution;
- Improving customer service and the management of our internal processes;
- Complying with applicable legal, administrative, and institutional obligations;
- Protecting the security of our website, systems, and the information provided.
5. Legal Basis for Data Processing
Saint Esteban School processes personal information based on:
- The consent provided by the data subject, where applicable;
- The need to respond to a request initiated by the user;
- The management of pre-contractual, administrative, or institutional processes;
- Compliance with applicable legal obligations;
- The institution's legitimate interest in managing its communications, services, internal processes, and information security, always within the limits permitted by applicable law.
6. Voluntary Provision of Personal Information
The provision of personal information through the Saint Esteban School website or other digital channels is generally voluntary. However, in some cases, failure to provide certain information may prevent the institution from properly responding to an inquiry, processing a request, or continuing with a specific procedure.
Users warrant that the personal information they provide is truthful, accurate, current, and complete.
7. Processing of Children's Personal Information
Saint Esteban School recognizes the importance of protecting the personal information of minors. Therefore, any information relating to students under the age of 18 must be provided by a parent, legal guardian, or other duly authorized individual, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
The institution will process such information with the utmost care and confidentiality, and solely for legitimate educational, administrative, or institutional purposes.
8. Data Retention
Personal information will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as well as for any additional period required to comply with applicable legal, administrative, contractual, or institutional record-keeping obligations.
Once the purpose of the processing has been fulfilled and the applicable retention periods have expired, the information may be deleted, anonymized, restricted, or archived in accordance with the institution's internal policies and applicable law.
9. Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties
Saint Esteban School does not sell or trade personal information.
However, personal information may be shared with third parties only when necessary to:
- Comply with a legal obligation or a request from a competent authority;
- Manage administrative, technological, or institutional processes with service providers that support the operation of the website or the institution;
- Protect the rights, security, or legitimate interests of the institution, its users, or third parties;
- Carry out processes expressly requested by the data subject.
When using third-party service providers or technology intermediaries, Saint Esteban School will make reasonable efforts to ensure that they handle personal information under appropriate standards of confidentiality, security, and data protection.$
10. Information Security
Saint Esteban School implements reasonable technical, organizational, and administrative measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, users acknowledge that no technology system or data transmission over the Internet can guarantee absolute security. Therefore, although the institution exercises due diligence, it cannot guarantee the complete security or invulnerability of its systems.
11. Data Subject Rights
In accordance with applicable law, data subjects may exercise their rights regarding their personal information, including, where applicable:
- Access to their personal information;
- Correction of inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete personal information;
- Request for updates to their personal information;
- Objection to or restriction of data processing, where applicable;
- Withdrawal of consent, when consent is the legal basis for processing and such withdrawal is permitted by law;
- Request for the deletion or restriction of personal information, where permitted by applicable law.
To exercise these rights, data subjects must submit their request through the official communication channels provided by Saint Esteban School.
12. Procedure for Exercising Data Subject Rights
Requests related to personal information may be submitted in writing or through the electronic channels made available by the institution. Whenever possible, such requests should include:
- The full name of the requester;
- An identification document or other sufficient means to verify the requester's identity;
- A clear description of the request;
- Contact information to receive a response;
- Any additional documentation supporting the request, where applicable.
Saint Esteban School will process the request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
13. Use of Cookies and Other Technologies
The Saint Esteban School website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve website navigation, better understand how the website is used, optimize content, and enhance the user experience.
If non-essential cookies are used, it is recommended that the institution also provide a separate Cookie Policy or a specific notice informing users about the use of cookies, their purpose, and the available cookie preference settings.
14. Links to Third-Party Websites
This website may include links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. Saint Esteban School is not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of such external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party website before providing personal information.
15. Changes to the Privacy Policy
Saint Esteban School reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect legal, technological, operational, or institutional changes. Any updates will be published on this website together with the corresponding Last Updated date.
16. Competent Authority
If a data subject believes that their right to the protection of personal information has been violated, they may pursue the appropriate legal or administrative remedies. In Costa Rica, the competent authority responsible for personal data protection is the Agency for the Protection of Personal Data of the Inhabitants (PRODHAB).
17. Contact
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal information, you may contact Saint Esteban School through the following channels:
Saint Esteban School
San Sebastián, San José, Costa Rica, 100 meters north and 25 meters west of Mega Súper Parque de la Paz, Finsa, Paso Ancho.
info@saintestebanschool.com
Phone: +506 2226-8123
WhatsApp: +506 7004-0605