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Privacy Policy

Bhaktivedanta Academy (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “the School”) is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting the personal information you share with us through our website bhaktischool.org and related digital services (the “Site”). By using our Site, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information, what choices you have, and how you can contact us with questions.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you:

  • Submit an inquiry or contact form
  • Register for events, programs, or complete online forms
  • Apply for admission
  • Sign up for newsletters or communications
  • Make a donation or payment

This information may include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other details you choose to share.

Automatically Collected Information

Like many websites, we may automatically collect information about your visit to our Site, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

We may use cookies and similar technologies (such as analytics tools) to collect this information to help us understand and improve how our Site is used.

Cookies

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device to help the Site recognize repeat visitors or remember preferences. Cookies do not allow us to access information stored on your device or retrieve personal information unless you have provided it. Most browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies in your settings.

Use of Personal Information

We use the personal information you provide for the purposes for which it was submitted, including to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or requests
  • Deliver School communications and newsletters
  • Manage event registrations, permission forms, admissions processes, or donations
  • Operate and improve the Site
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not use personal information for commercial marketing beyond School-related communication unless you have explicitly opted in.

Protection of Personal Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information submitted through our Site. When you submit information through an online form or donation page, it is encrypted during transmission using standard security protocols.

Despite these safeguards, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Information sent to the School by email or through non-secure forms on this Site may not be private. While we work to protect personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted through these methods. For this reason, please do not send sensitive, confidential, or private information through email or other unsecured communication channels.

Sharing of Information

Bhaktivedanta Academy does not sell, rent, or share personal information with unaffiliated third parties for their independent use.

We may share personal information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf and under our instructions, such as website hosting, email communications, and other operational services. These service providers may include platforms used to support School operations, such as student information systems, admissions and enrollment systems, tuition and billing systems, and childcare management systems. Personal information is shared only as necessary to provide these services and is subject to appropriate safeguards.

We may also disclose personal information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request.

Student and Family Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of our students and families. Student images are posted on publicly accessible areas of the Site only with appropriate consent for public use. We do not identify students by their full names on public pages of the Site.

Student images and names may be shared within private, restricted-access areas of the Site or other secure platforms that are accessible only to members of the School community, such as enrolled families and staff. These areas are intended to support communication and engagement within the School community and are not available to the general public.

This Privacy Policy does not replace or limit rights and protections provided under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) or other applicable education privacy laws.

Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to external websites that are not controlled by Bhaktivedanta Academy. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by our Site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Your Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of receiving newsletters or School communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those messages.
  • Adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies (which may affect Site functionality).

To request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have provided, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised policy will be posted on the Site with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

Bhaktivedanta Academy
17414 NW 112th Blvd, Alachua, FL 32615
386-462-2886
office@bhaktischool.org