North Star Christian School

Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2, 2025

North Star Classical Christian School (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of students, parents, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our services.

Information We Collect

Student and Family Information

When you inquire about enrollment, register your child, or use our services, we may collect:

  • Student names, dates of birth, and grade levels
  • Parent/guardian names, contact information (email, phone, address)
  • Emergency contact information
  • Medical information necessary for student safety and care
  • Academic records and assessment data
  • Attendance records
  • Behavioral records
  • Photographic and video images of students for educational and promotional purposes

Website Usage Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website addresses
  • Device information and operating system

Cookies and Analytics

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our site.

Analytics Tracking

We use Google Analytics 4 to collect information about how visitors interact with our website. We implement Google Consent Mode v2 to respect your privacy preferences and comply with data protection regulations. This helps us:

  • Understand which pages are most popular
  • Identify technical issues and improve site performance
  • Measure the effectiveness of our outreach efforts
  • Improve user experience and site navigation

Analytics data collected may include:

  • Pages you visit and time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our website (search engine, link, direct visit)
  • Your general geographic location (city/region level)
  • Device type and browser information
  • Interactions with site elements (buttons, forms, links)

Third-Party Analytics Privacy Policies:

Opt-Out of Analytics Tracking: You can opt-out of analytics tracking at any time. Click here to manage your analytics preferences.

Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only certain cookies
  • Delete cookies after leaving a website
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality, but our site will remain accessible.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Educational Services

  • Managing student enrollment and registration
  • Providing educational instruction and services
  • Communicating with parents about student progress and school activities
  • Ensuring student health, safety, and welfare
  • Maintaining accurate academic records

School Operations

  • Processing tuition payments and financial aid
  • Coordinating school events and activities
  • Sending newsletters and important school announcements
  • Improving our educational programs and services

Website Improvement

  • Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
  • Enhancing website functionality and user experience
  • Responding to inquiries and support requests

FERPA Compliance

North Star Classical Christian School complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which protects the privacy of student education records. Parents have the right to:

  • Inspect and review their child’s education records
  • Request amendments to records they believe are inaccurate or misleading
  • Consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information, except where FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent
  • File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures to comply with FERPA

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent student or family information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

We will share information with third parties when we have received explicit consent from parents or eligible students.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in school operations, such as:

  • Educational software and learning management systems
  • Payment processors for tuition and fees
  • Background check services for employment purposes
  • Health and safety service providers

These providers are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and use information only for specified purposes.

We may disclose information when required by law, including:

  • In response to valid subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes
  • To comply with mandatory reporting obligations for child safety
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of the school, students, staff, or others

Directory Information

Unless you opt out, we may disclose directory information including student name, grade level, dates of attendance, and participation in activities. Parents may request that directory information not be disclosed.

Data Security

We implement appropriate physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect personal information, including:

  • Secure servers and encrypted data transmission
  • Access controls limiting information to authorized personnel
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Staff training on privacy and data protection

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Student Photos and Media

North Star Classical Christian School may photograph or video record students during school activities for educational purposes and promotional materials, including our website, social media, and publications. Parents who do not wish their child to be included in such media may opt out by contacting the school office in writing.

Our website may contain links to external websites not operated by North Star Classical Christian School. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is designed for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website without parental consent. Student information is collected through enrollment processes with appropriate parental authorization.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access and review information we have collected about you or your child
  • Request corrections to inaccurate information
  • Opt out of directory information disclosure
  • Opt out of promotional communications
  • Withdraw consent for certain uses of information

To exercise these rights, please contact our school office.

Data Retention

We retain student records in accordance with state and federal requirements. Generally, academic records are maintained for the duration of enrollment and for a period thereafter as required by law. After the retention period, records are securely destroyed.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on our website with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

North Star Classical Christian School Email: info@nsclassical.com

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