Last Updated: January 1, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to the New Edge School ("we," "us," or "our") Privacy Policy. This document explains our commitment to protecting the privacy of our students, parents, guardians, and website visitors. It details what personal information we collect to provide our educational services, how we use and protect that information, and your rights regarding your data. Your trust is the foundation of our community, and we handle all information with the utmost care and confidentiality.
2. Information We Collect
To provide a safe, effective, and enriching educational environment, we may collect the following types of information:
- Student & Parent/Guardian Information: When you apply for admission or enroll, we collect personal details such as names, birth dates, contact information (email, phone, address), and family details.
- Admissions & Enrollment Information: To evaluate applications and complete enrollment, we collect application forms, previous school transcripts, teacher recommendations, and other related documents.
- Academic & Health Information: To support student learning and well-being, we maintain records of academic performance (grades, attendance), learning support needs, and essential health information (allergies, medical conditions, emergency contacts). This sensitive data is handled with the highest level of confidentiality.
- Tuition & Financial Information: We collect payment details to process tuition and fees. For families applying for financial aid, we collect necessary financial information to assess eligibility. This data is handled securely by our administrative staff and compliant processing partners.
- Technical & Browsing Information: When you visit our website, we automatically collect technical data like your IP address and information about your browsing activity to analyze site performance, improve your experience, and ensure security.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used exclusively to provide and enhance the educational experience at New Edge School.
- To Provide Educational Services: We use student and academic data to deliver our curriculum, monitor progress, and provide tailored academic support.
- To Ensure Student Well-being: Health and emergency contact information is used to ensure the safety and welfare of our students while on campus or during school activities.
- To Communicate With You: We use contact details to send important school announcements, academic reports, event information, and to facilitate parent-teacher communication.
- To Manage School Operations: We use data for administrative purposes, including tuition billing, financial aid assessment, and compliance with educational regulations.
- For Admissions & Outreach: With your consent, we may use your contact information to inform you about admissions events and school news. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information. Your data is shared only with trusted partners under strict confidentiality agreements to facilitate our services:
- With Third-Party Service Providers: We share necessary data with partners who provide essential services, such as our Student Information System (SIS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and cloud hosting providers.
- For Legal and Regulatory Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or by educational accrediting bodies, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of New Edge School, our students, or others.
5. Data Security
Protecting your family's personal information is fundamental to us. We implement robust technical and organizational security measures, including SSL/TLS encryption across our website, a secure Student Information System, and strict internal data access policies to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of your information.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
As a parent or guardian, you have the right to access, review, and request correction or deletion of your child's personal data, subject to our legal and educational obligations to maintain certain records. To exercise your rights, please contact the school office directly using the information below.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our commitment to your privacy, please do not hesitate to reach out.
New Edge School
123 Innovation Drive
Future City, FS 54321