Collection of your Personal Information
- Contact Information – such as name, address, phone number, email, and social media profiles.
- Demographic Information – including date of birth, gender, photo, ethnicity (if voluntarily provided), and ZIP code.
- Student Information – academic records, application details, extracurricular activities, clubs, awards, sports participation, and enrollment data.
- Health Information – medical or health-related data shared by families or obtained during treatment or services.
- Employment Information – IP address, browser type, website usage patterns, cookies, and interaction with email communications.
- Family Information – IP address, browser type, website usage patterns, cookies, and interaction with email communications.
- Alumni Information – such as event attendance, volunteer interests, affiliations, honors, and engagement history.
- Donor Information – gift history, donation preferences, giving capacity analysis, and philanthropic interests.
- Technical and Analytical Data – IP address, browser type, website usage patterns, cookies, and interaction with email communications.
- Directly from individuals during school admissions, registration, event participation, donations, or communications.
- Automatically via our website (e.g., through cookies, Google Analytics, or embedded third-party applications).
- From third-party service providers or public sources, such as social media and external databases used for advancement and outreach
Use of Your Personal Information
Pioneer Academy uses your information in ways that support our educational mission and enhance our community’s experience. Uses include:
- Communicating with you regarding school news, events, services, and opportunities.
- Managing academic, extracurricular, and health-related services.
- Conducting surveys to understand preferences and improve our programs.
- Supporting advancement and fundraising activities.
- Processing donations and recognizing donor support.
- Analyzing website and communication performance to improve user experience.
- Ensuring compliance with legal obligations and protecting the safety and rights of our community.
We do not sell or lease personal information to third parties. Any third-party engagement (e.g., for technology services or fundraising support) is governed by agreements that require confidentiality and proper data handling.
When We Share Your Personal Information
- Authorized school personnel and volunteers, under confidentiality expectations.
- Third-party vendors working under contract.
- Government agencies or legal entities if required by law or in emergencies.
We never disclose sensitive personal information such as race, religion, or political affiliation without your explicit consent.
Cookies and Website Usage
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to personalize your experience and track engagement. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Declining cookies may limit the functionality of our site.
How Your Information is Stored and Secured
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data. Access is limited to authorized personnel only. Information transmitted through our website is protected using encryption protocols such as SSL.
How Long We Keep Your Personal Information
We maintain records as long as necessary to support a lifelong relationship with our students, families, and supporters. You may request to update or delete your information at any time by contacting us at info@pioneeracademy.org. Please note that some records may be retained for archival, legal, or compliance purposes.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated via our website or directly through email. Your continued interaction with Pioneer Academy after such updates constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at: info@pioneeracademy.org