Privacy & Data Usage Policy
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Effective Date: July 2026
Alamance Christian School ("ACS," "we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, parents, alumni, and friends ("you," "your"). This policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website, https://www.alamancechristianschool.org/.
Please Note: This policy is a general statement. A finalized, tailored Privacy Policy is currently under review by our Board of Directors. This temporary statement ensures that basic protections and disclosures are in place.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us and information that is automatically generated during your visit. This may include:
- Personally Identifiable Information (PII): If you complete an inquiry form, application, or donation, you may provide your name, address, email, phone number, financial information (for donations), and academic history.
- Automatic Data: Like many websites, we automatically collect basic data about your visit, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and page views. This helps us optimize our site’s functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect solely to serve you and advance the mission of ACS. Your data will NOT be sold or shared with external third parties for marketing purposes. We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and applications.
- Process donations and acknowledge gifts.
- Maintain communication (newsletters, event notifications).
- Analyze website traffic to improve performance.
3. Data Storage & Security
We maintain reasonable security practices (including encrypted servers for sensitive financial transactions) to safeguard the confidentiality of PII we collect. We strive to protect your data, but please be aware that no security measures are perfect. We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or as required by school policy and legal regulations.
4. Your Choices
You may choose not to provide us with PII, though this may prevent you from utilizing specific features of our site (like submitting an application). You may contact us at any time to review, correct, or request the deletion of the information we have on file for you.
5. Third-Party Services (Important)
Our website utilizes trusted third-party services to handle specific operations:
- Financial Transactions: Donations are processed by FACTS Giving and tuition payment systems like Cornerstone. ACS does not store full credit card information on its servers.
- Analytics: We use services like Google Analytics to track general website usage.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these trusted partners. ACS is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
6. Updates to This Policy
We expect to formally adopt our finalized, tailored Privacy Policy at our upcoming Board meeting. Once finalized, the revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Alamance Christian School
1336 Townbranch Road
Graham, NC 27253
info@alamancechristianschool.org
336-578-0318