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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 18, 2025
Last Updated: June 18, 2025

Shade Canyon School (“we,” “our,” or “the School”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, families, staff, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Names, phone numbers, email addresses, and mailing addresses

  • Student information (e.g., grade level, classroom assignment)

  • Communication preferences

  • SMS/text messaging opt-in status

  • Website usage data (e.g., cookies, analytics)

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected personal information to:

  • Communicate with families and staff about school-related matters

  • Send important school notifications, including via SMS (text messages)

  • Coordinate school events, field trips, and scheduling

  • Provide updates about closures, emergencies, or policy changes

  • Improve our services and website functionality

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3. Who We Share Your Information With

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your information only with:

  • Service providers working on our behalf (e.g., SMS services, website hosting)

  • Government agencies or legal authorities, only when required by law

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates.

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4. SMS Communications

If you opt in to receive SMS (text) messages from Shade Canyon School:

  • You may receive reminders, alerts, or updates related to school operations

  • Message frequency may vary

  • Message and data rates may apply

  • You can opt out at any time by replying “STOP”

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates.

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5. How We Protect Your Information

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data.
Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

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6. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.
All student data is collected and used in compliance with education privacy laws such as FERPA.

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7. Links to Other Websites

Our website may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

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8. Contact Us

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

Shade Canyon School
4335 Sylar Ln

Kelseyville, CA 95451
Email: inspired@shadecanyon.org
Phone: 707-245-7757

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9. SMS Terms of Service

 

By opting into SMS communications from Shade Canyon School—whether through a web form, written permission, or other communication—you agree to receive SMS messages from Shade Canyon School.

These messages may include:

  • School announcements and reminders

  • Emergency notifications

  • Event invitations or schedule changes

  • Conversations with school staff

  • Administrative updates or requests

  • Messages between employees coordinating school activities

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Message frequency may vary.
Message and data rates may apply.

You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message.
For help, reply HELP or contact us at https://www.shadecanyon.org.

 

For our full Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, please visit:
https://www.shadecanyon.org/privacy

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