Who We Are

Our website address is: https://TheSchoolHG.com. We are a private Christian school serving grades K–6, committed to academic excellence and family engagement.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including your name, email address, and phone number when you fill out forms on our website, download materials, or contact us for admissions or inquiries.

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection.

An anonymized string (hash) from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you’re using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.

Media and Testimonial Videos

If you upload images or submit testimonials, we recommend removing any embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Videos hosted via Vimeo or other platforms may collect usage data and cookies in accordance with their privacy policies.

Contact Forms and Admissions Forms

When you complete contact or admissions forms, we collect personal information including names, email addresses, and any other data you provide. This information is used solely for communication regarding enrollment, tours, or related school services. Submitted data is stored securely and only accessible to authorized staff.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. If you leave a comment, cookies may store your name, email, and website for convenience. These last up to one year.

Login and screen preference cookies are also used if you have an account. These cookies do not contain personal data and expire within a set period or when you log out.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Pages may include embedded content (e.g. Vimeo videos, maps, articles) which behaves as if you visited the source site. These sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction based on their privacy practices.

Analytics and Advertising

We use Google Analytics and similar tools to understand visitor behavior. These services may collect your IP address, browser type, and browsing activity. Google may use this data per their own privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using their browser add-on.

We may use advertising tools such as Meta Pixel or Google Ads to serve remarketing ads. These tools may track users across websites to deliver targeted advertising. Users can opt out via Network Advertising Initiative.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your data. If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email. Data submitted via forms is only shared internally for communication or admissions purposes.

How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely. If you register on our website, your profile data is stored securely and editable by site administrators.

Your Data Rights

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of your personal data. You may also request that we erase your data, except any we’re obliged to retain for legal or administrative reasons.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services. Embedded content (e.g., Vimeo) may involve cross-site data collection.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended to collect data from children under the age of 13 without verified parental consent. We do not knowingly collect or store information from minors without such consent.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (e.g., Vimeo, Google Analytics, social media platforms) that collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing those policies to understand how your data may be handled by those providers.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: theschoolhg@gmail.com