Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 14, 2024

Introduction

Charleston Day School (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our website visitors (“you,” “your”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [website URL]. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

• Personal Information We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
  • Register for events or programs
  • Subscribe to newsletters or other communications
  • Fill out contact forms or inquiries
  • Apply for admission
  • Interact with our social media pages
  The types of personal information we may collect include:
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Student information (e.g., date of birth, grade level, etc.)
• Non-Personal Information We may collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our website, including:
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent on our site
  • Referring website

 

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide and improve our services
• To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending updates
• To process applications for admission or other programs
• To analyze website usage and improve our website’s functionality and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

 

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following situations:

• To trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential
• To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Charleston Day School, our users, or others

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect non-personal information and enhance your experience on our website. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our site.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for use by parents, guardians, and prospective students. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with the “Effective Date” at the top.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Charleston Day School
• 15 Archdale Street
• Charleston, SC 29401
• (843) 377-0315
• Email us