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Privacy Policy
At Overton Academy, we understand the importance of safeguarding your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or engage with us in any other way. We are committed to complying with all applicable laws, including but not limited to the New York State privacy laws, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and other relevant local regulations.
By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website or services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information from parents, guardians, and children in the course of providing our educational services:
- Personal Identification Information: This includes but is not limited to names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and other similar contact information.
- Child Information: As an early childhood education center, we collect information related to the children enrolled in our programs, including names, dates of birth, health information, special educational needs, and academic progress.
- Payment Information: We may collect financial information, including payment methods, billing addresses, and payment history, for tuition and services.
- Website Interaction Data: We may collect information about your interactions with our website, such as IP addresses, browser types, usage data, and cookies.
- Emergency Contact Information: In case of emergency, we collect the names and contact details of authorized individuals to contact if necessary.
2. Information We Collect
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To Provide Educational Services: To deliver and improve our early childhood education services, including enrolling children in programs, tailoring educational plans, and offering after-school care, summer camps, and other activities.
- Communication: To send important updates, announcements, or respond to inquiries, including communication about your child’s progress and wellbeing.
- Billing and Payment: To process payments for tuition, camp fees, and other services rendered.
- Support Services: To provide necessary accommodations, special education support, and social-emotional learning programs to children who need them.
- Website Functionality: To enhance the user experience on our website, improve website functionality, and ensure security.
- Compliance with Legal Requirements: To comply with any applicable local, state, or federal laws, regulations, and legal obligations, such as child protection laws.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your personal information with trusted service providers and third parties for the following purposes:
- Service Providers: We may share your personal information with trusted service providers who help us operate our services, such as payment processors, email service providers, and educational software vendors. These third parties are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was provided.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information as required by law, such as in response to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to comply with a legal obligation or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- Emergency Situations: In case of emergency, we may share necessary information with emergency contacts, medical professionals, or law enforcement, as required to ensure the safety and wellbeing of a child.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect the personal information we collect. These include encryption, secure servers, firewalls, and other safeguards to help prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration of your personal data. However, please be aware that no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Children's Privacy
As an educational institution that serves children, we take extra precautions to protect the privacy of minors. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by not knowingly collecting personal information from children under the age of 13 without the consent of a parent or guardian.
If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without proper parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information as soon as possible. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our site. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our website.
We may also use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. These tools collect anonymous data that helps us improve our services and website.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it, in accordance with applicable laws.
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and your child.
- Correction: You can request to correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing or non-essential communications from us at any time by using the unsubscribe options in emails or by contacting us directly.
- Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal information in a machine-readable format, where applicable.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal obligations. When we make significant changes to this policy, we will notify you via email or by posting a notice on our website. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Overton Academy
Address: 364 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY, 11553
Phone: (516) 279-4252
Email: [email protected]
By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of your personal information as described.