Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Chowchilla School (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, https://www.chowchillaschool.org/ (the “Website”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website. By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information in the following ways:

a. Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide personal information, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Student or family-related information (when submitting forms)

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visits
  • Device information

This information helps us improve website functionality and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide requested information
  • Process applications or enrollment inquiries
  • Improve our Website and services
  • Communicate school updates, events, or announcements
  • Ensure website security and prevent misuse

4. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We are committed to protecting children’s privacy. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.

If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without proper authorization, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information. We may share information only in the following situations:

  • With trusted service providers assisting in website operations
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect the safety and rights of students, staff, or the public

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance user experience
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Improve performance

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Website may not function properly.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request corrections or updates
  • Request deletion of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Chowchilla School

  • (559) 665-1853
  • chowchillaadventistschool@gmail.com