Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 10, 2024
Last Updated: October 10, 2024
Organization: Creo Classical Academy
Contact: contact@creoacademy.org
1. Introduction
Welcome to Creo Classical Academy (“CCA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting the personal information and privacy of our students, families, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at creoacademy.org or interact with our programs and services.
Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect includes:
2.1 Personal Information You Provide
- ✓Contact information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
- ✓Student information (name, date of birth, grade level, gender)
- ✓Parent or guardian information
- ✓Educational history and records
- ✓Medical information relevant to student care and safety
- ✓Financial information for tuition and fee processing
- ✓Employment application information
- ✓Communications you send to us via email, phone, or contact forms
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- ✓IP address and browser type
- ✓Pages visited and time spent on each page
- ✓Referring URL and search terms used to find our site
- ✓Device type and operating system
- ✓Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process and evaluate student applications and enrollment
- To communicate with families about program schedules, events, and updates
- To process tuition and fee payments
- To provide a safe and appropriate educational environment for students
- To respond to inquiries, questions, and requests
- To send newsletters and program announcements to enrolled families (with your consent)
- To improve our website, programs, and services
- To comply with legal obligations and educational regulations, including NYS homeschool requirements
- To process employment applications
- To protect the safety and security of our students, staff, and facilities
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or conducting our programs, subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required to do so by law, court order, or other governmental or legal process.
- Safety: We may disclose information if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Creo Classical Academy, our students, staff, or others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- With Your Consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your prior consent or at your direction.
5. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Creo Classical Academy is committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website without verifiable parental consent.
Student information collected through the application and enrollment process is provided by parents or guardians and is used solely for educational and administrative purposes in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and applicable state law.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without proper consent, please contact us immediately at contact@creoacademy.org and we will take steps to delete such information.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies — small data files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our website may not function properly.
We may also use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, including cookies and your IP address. Their use of this information is governed by their own privacy policies.
7. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your information.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights or freedoms, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:
- ✓The right to access and receive a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- ✓The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- ✓The right to request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- ✓The right to opt out of marketing communications at any time
- ✓The right to data portability where applicable
- ✓The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@creoacademy.org. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, payment processors, and educational resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Student educational records are retained in accordance with applicable federal and state law, including FERPA requirements.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: