Effective: August 2024
Carden Academy of Maui values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable laws, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
Information Collection and Use
We collect personal information from students, parents, and staff for purposes such as managing educational services, communication, and financial transactions. This includes contact details, academic and health records, and financial information. Additionally, we collect online activity data, including IP addresses and browsing behavior, to enhance our website and ensure security.
Disclosure of Information
We may disclose personal information to educational authorities, service providers, and as required by law. Our service providers assist with tasks such as IT support and payment processing and are contractually obligated to handle your information securely and only for the purposes specified.
Third-Party Technology Platforms
We use various third-party technology platforms for educational and operational purposes. These platforms may include online learning tools, communication systems, and payment processors. Each third-party provider has its own privacy policy governing the handling of data. Users are responsible for reviewing the individual privacy policies of third-party companies to understand how your information is managed by these third parties whose platforms or services we utilize, as these policies govern the handling of personal information collected by those providers.
– FACTS Privacy Policy and COPPA Direct Notice
Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Despite our efforts, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection of your information.
COPPA Compliance
In line with COPPA, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we discover that we have collected such information, we will take prompt action to delete it.
FERPA Rights
Under FERPA, parents and eligible students (18 years or older) have the right to access and review educational records, request amendments to inaccurate information, and control the disclosure of these records, with certain exceptions.
CIPA Compliance
We comply with CIPA by implementing filtering and monitoring measures to protect students from accessing inappropriate content while using our network.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We will post any changes on our website with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
User Responsibilities
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Carden Academy of Maui
55 Makaʻena Place
Pukalani, HI 96768
(808) 573-6651
Thank you for entrusting Carden Academy of Maui with your personal information. We are dedicated to maintaining the privacy and security of our school community.