Lynchburg-Clay Local Schools Website Privacy Policy

 

Information We Collect

 

Personal information is collected only when voluntarily provided by students, parents, or community members. This may include names, email addresses, phone numbers, and student identification numbers when using online forms or educational platforms.

 

We automatically collect technical information such as IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited to improve our website's functionality and security.

 

How We Use Your Information

 

Your personal information helps us provide educational services and communicate important school updates. We use this data to:

 

- Send newsletters and emergency notifications

- Process enrollment and registration forms  

- Provide access to student portals and learning management systems

- Respond to questions and concerns from families

 

Technical data helps us maintain website security and improve user experience for all visitors.

 

Information Sharing and Protection

 

We never sell or rent personal information to third parties. Information may be shared only with:

 

- Educational technology vendors who provide secure platforms for learning

- School officials who need access to perform their educational duties

- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect student safety

 

All shared information is protected by strict confidentiality agreements and security measures.

 

Student Privacy Rights

 

Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), parents and eligible students have the right to:

 

- Review educational records maintained by the school

- Request corrections to inaccurate information

- Control disclosure of personally identifiable information

- File complaints with the U.S. Department of Education if privacy rights are violated

 

Students under 18 require parental consent for most data collection activities beyond basic educational purposes.

 

Cookies and Tracking

 

Our website uses cookies to remember your preferences and improve site navigation. These small data files do not contain personal identifying information and can be disabled through your browser settings.

 

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking systems that follow users across other websites.

 

Data Security Measures

 

All personal information is protected through industry-standard security protocols including:

 

- Encrypted data transmission and storage

- Regular security audits and updates

- Limited access based on job responsibilities

- Secure backup and recovery systems

 

Suspicious activity is monitored and reported to appropriate authorities when necessary.

 

Contact Information

 

For questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact:

 

Lynchburg-Clay Local Schools  

Technology Department  

Email: admin@lclsd.org

This policy is reviewed annually and updated as needed to reflect current practices and legal requirements.