1. Introduction
At Harvest Time Christian School (HTCS), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website or services. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information as outlined in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide you with the best possible experience. The types of information we collect include:
- Personal Information: When you register your child, contact us, or use our services, we may collect personal details such as your name, address, email address, phone number, and payment information.
- Student Information: For enrollment purposes, we may collect information about your child, such as name, date of birth, health-related data, academic records, and other necessary details.
- Usage Data: When you visit our website, we may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages you visit to better understand how users interact with our site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process enrollment applications and payments.
- Communicate important updates about school events, programs, and your child’s education.
- Improve our website and services based on usage data.
- Respond to your inquiries or requests.
- Comply with legal obligations or protect the safety of our students, staff, and school community.
4. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy, and we do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party providers who help us manage our services, such as payment processors or IT support.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to legal requests, we may disclose personal information to comply with regulations, court orders, or government requests.
- School Staff: For the purpose of your child’s education and safety, relevant information may be shared with teachers and administrative staff.
5. Security of Your Information
We take the security of your personal information seriously. HTCS implements appropriate physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your browser to help personalize content, remember your preferences, and provide analytics on how our website is used. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of our website may not function properly without them.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we have about you or your child.
- Correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: In certain circumstances, you may request the deletion of personal data.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information under certain conditions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at
[email protected].
8. Links to Other Sites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and HTCS is not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any websites you visit through links on our site.
9. Children’s Privacy
We take extra care to protect the privacy of children. While we collect information about students for educational purposes, all such data is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
HTCS reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Last Modified” date at the bottom of this page.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Harvest Time Christian School
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (813) 626-4600
- Address: 1511 US 301 South, Tampa, FL 33619
- Contact Person: Cheryl Brown
Last Modified: October 2024