Evergreen Christian School Data Protection Policy

Use of Personal Information

We do not collect any personal information unless you voluntarily provide it by sending us e-mail, participating in a survey, or completing an on-line form. Personal information submitted will not be transferred to any non-affiliated third parties unless otherwise stated at the time of collection. When a user submits personally identifiable information it is used only for the purpose stated at the time of collection.

Consent
Where consent for the use and disclosure of personal information is required, the school will seek consent from the appropriate person. In the case of a student’s personal information, the school will seek the consent from the student and/ or parent depending on the circumstances and the student’s mental ability and maturity to understand the consequences of the proposed use and disclosure.

Cookies
Permitting or rejecting cookies is entirely at the discretion of the individual user. A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser that allows the website to “remember” your preferences (such as calendar settings and site bookmarks) on the site from visit to visit, or to maintain your “logged in” status when visiting protected areas. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site. Web browsers have settings allowing you to reject cookies, or selectively accept cookies, or delete cookies previously accepted. Please be aware that rejecting or deleting cookies from our website may make certain functions unavailable to you.

Log Files
Like most standard website servers we use website statistic packages such as Google Analytics to analyze trends in how our website is accessed and utilized. Information monitored includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, geographic location of visitors (country, city), browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, time spent on pages, and keywords used to find our site via search engines. This information is anonymous and cannot be directly linked to individual users. We may use it to identify high-use or low-use areas of the site, pinpoint problem areas of the site, analyze broad demographic trends in our visitors, and make decisions about how to make it easier for people to find and navigate our website.

Links
This website may contain links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every Web site that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this website.

Security
This website takes every precaution to protect our users' personal information. Whenever users submit personal information (such as contact info or credit card info) via online forms, registration, or online purchase, upon submission that information is encrypted via the highest level of SSL (Secured Sockets Layer) available. Servers that store personally identifiable information are in a secure environment. Under no circumstances are credit card numbers permanently stored on our website servers.

Non-secured Communications
Comments posted in Team Snap, Signal, or on class discussion forums, boards, and blogs (should these be enabled by the teacher), are viewable by other users. When these areas are not in a password protected area, they may be viewable by the general public. Please be aware of this when posting personal information in these areas. 

FACTS Parent Alerts

Our institution uses FACTS Parent Alert to send notifications to families in certain situations, including emergency situations. At the beginning of the school year, a test alert is sent out to parents/guardians or student contacts. If you did not receive the alert, please notify the school office to double check your contact information. Text alerts sent via Parent Alert use a SMS short code. The short code is either 31706 or 317065. If you are an emergency or pick up contact and you do not wish to receive school alerts you can opt out by texting STOP to 31706 or 317065. You can also reply HELP for help.

By subscribing to FACTS Parent Alerts SMS notifications, parent/guardian contacts agree to receive messages at the phone number provided. You may receive text alerts on delays, cancellations, or on campus events impacting drop off and pick up. Message and data rates may apply. For ECS, the frequency of these alerts is kept to a minimum. You can opt-out of receiving messages at any time by replying STOP. For help, please reply with HELP or contact the school.

Please note that FACTS may share your information with companies that are affiliated with them, such as their direct or indirect subsidiaries or parent or sister companies. They do not sell personal information to third parties. All personal information collected is used by FACTS or their affiliates to perform services, comply with laws, or carry out internal functions.

Contact Information
If users have any questions or suggestions regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at ecs_office@ecsloudoun.org.