Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Information you provide directly. When you contact us, submit an admissions inquiry, complete an application, or sign up for school communications, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and information about your child.

• Automatically collected data. Our website may collect standard technical data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This data is used solely for analytics and site improvement.

• Cookies. We may use cookies or similar technologies to improve site functionality. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information about School for Friends.

• Process admissions applications and communicate throughout the enrollment process.

• Send school news, event announcements, and other communications relevant to our community.

• Improve our website and better understand how our community uses it.

• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting school business (for example, an email platform or student information system), and only to the extent necessary for those purposes. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect the safety of our community.

4. Photos and Student Privacy

School for Friends takes children's privacy seriously. We obtain written consent from families before using photographs or videos that identify individual students in any school publication, website, or social media. If you have questions or concerns about an image, please contact us and we will address it promptly.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We encourage you to take precautions when sharing sensitive information online.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (such as Google Maps or social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies separately.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children. Information about enrolled students is collected from parents or guardians and handled in accordance with applicable law, including FERPA where applicable.

8. Your Choices

You may opt out of school communications at any time by contacting us directly. You may also request to review, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you by reaching out to our office.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised date at the top. We encourage you to check back periodically.