Privacy

Central Catholic High School (“CCHS”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our students, families, faculty, staff, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information through our website located at [cchsknights.org].

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information on our website:

A. Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
We may collect personal information that can identify a student, parent, or visitor, such as:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Student information (e.g., grade level, enrollment status)
Submitted forms or inquiries

This information is typically collected when you:

Fill out contact or enrollment forms
Register for events
Subscribe to newsletters or updates
Submit inquiries through the website

B. Non-Personally Identifiable Information
We may collect anonymized data such as:

IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
Time spent on the site
Referring website

This data helps us understand website performance and improve user experience.

2. How We Use Information

Information collected may be used to:

Respond to inquiries and provide services
Manage student records and communications
Share school news, events, and updates
Improve website performance and usability
Ensure safety and security on our digital platforms

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

School administration and faculty
Third-party service providers (e.g., email systems, payment processors, event registration platforms) who support school operations
Law enforcement or authorities when required by law

All vendors we work with are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

4. Student Privacy

Central Catholic High School complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other applicable laws. We do not collect information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and track analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but doing so may affect some site functionality.

6. Links to External Sites

Our website may contain links to other websites. CCHS is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of those sites.

7. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information you provide from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no internet-based platform is completely secure.