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MPJ Academy of Excellence (“MPJ Academy,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our students, parents, staff, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information, and outlines your rights and choices regarding your information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that may be used to identify you directly or indirectly, including:
a. Personal Information
Students: Name, date of birth, student ID, address, contact information, emergency contact details, academic records, disciplinary records, medical information (if relevant for health and safety), and any other information necessary for educational purposes.
Parents/Guardians: Name, contact information, address, and relationship to the student.
Staff: Name, contact information, employment history, payroll and tax information, certifications, and other relevant employment information.
Community Members and Visitors: Name and contact information when you participate in events, programs, or partnerships with MPJ Academy.
b. Usage Data and Device Information
Information on how our website or online services are used, including IP addresses, browser type, device type, and browsing actions, to improve the user experience.
c. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance website functionality, remember preferences, and analyze usage patterns. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information collected from students, parents, staff, and community members for the following purposes:
Educational Purposes: To deliver and improve academic programs, track progress, and communicate effectively with students and parents.
Administrative Purposes: To manage enrollment, tuition payments, and other necessary administrative processes.
Health and Safety: To ensure a safe environment by maintaining medical and emergency contact information as required.
Employment Purposes: To manage human resources processes for staff members, including payroll, benefits, and professional development.
Communication: To send important updates, newsletters, event invitations, and other relevant information to our school community.
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and reporting requirements.
Improvement and Analytics: To understand usage patterns of our website and online services, allowing us to enhance the user experience and make data-driven improvements.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We only share personal information in specific circumstances:
With Parents/Guardians: Information related to students may be shared with their parents or guardians for educational and administrative purposes.
With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers that assist us in our operations, such as software providers, payment processors, and web hosting services. These providers are required to use information only for the purposes we specify and to protect it according to our standards.
With Educational Institutions: If a student transfers to another educational institution, we may share relevant academic records, provided all conditions are met.
With Law Enforcement or Government Entities: We may disclose information to comply with legal requirements, such as a subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or when necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property.
With Consent: We may share information for other purposes with the consent of the individual or their legal guardian.
4. Data Security
MPJ Academy takes the security of your information seriously. We implement technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include, but are not limited to:
Password-protected databases
Secure storage of physical records
Restricted access to sensitive information
Regular security training for staff
Despite our efforts, please understand that no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to doing everything reasonably possible to protect your information.
5. Data Retention
MPJ Academy retains personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. When information is no longer needed, we take steps to securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights related to your personal information, including:
Access and Correction: You have the right to access and request correction of your personal information.
Deletion: In certain cases, you may request that we delete your personal information. However, some data may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
Opt-Out of Communications: You may opt out of receiving certain non-essential communications, such as newsletters, by following the instructions in the communication or by contacting us.
Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your information, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. This may impact the services we provide to you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [contact email or phone number]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
7. Children’s Privacy
MPJ Academy values the privacy of our students, including children. We collect, use, and share children's information only as necessary for educational purposes, with parental consent where required by law. Parents or guardians may request to review or update their child's information by contacting us directly.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
MPJ Academy may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other reasons. We will notify our school community of any significant changes by posting an updated version of this policy on our website and, where appropriate, by other means.
The “Effective Date” at the top of this policy will indicate when it was last updated. Continued use of MPJ Academy services after changes to this Privacy Policy are posted signifies acceptance of those changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is used, please contact us:
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
MPJ Academy of Excellence
8300 Bissonnet suite 245
833-215-2100
admin@mpj-academy.org
MPJ Academy of Excellence
8300 Bissonnet St, Houston, Texas 77074, United States