Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 6, 2024

IntroductionChristos Academy ("we," "us," "our," or "the School") is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, families, staff, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, maintain, and disclose information from users ("you," "your," or "User") of our website, https://christos-academy.org/. This policy applies to all services offered by Christos Academy.

By accessing our website and/or providing information to Christos Academy, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. The School complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding data privacy, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other relevant laws applicable to private elementary schools.

Definitions

• "We," "us," "our," or "the School" refers to Christos Academy.
• "You," "your," or "User" refers to any individual or entity using the Site on their own behalf or through an account.
• "Site" refers to the Christos Academy website located at https://christos-academy.org/.
• "Personally Identifiable Information (PII)" refers to information that identifies an individual, such as name, residential address, personal email, phone number, and geolocation.

• Visit the website
• Fill out a form
• Subscribe to newsletters or mailing lists
• Make a donation or process payments through our site
• Contact us via the website

Users may be asked to provide information such as their name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information (if applicable). We collect this information only if voluntarily submitted.

Notice to Parents & Legal Guardians
Christos Academy does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to remove that data as soon as possible.

Users are not required to provide Personally Identifiable Information to access certain parts of the Site. However, we may collect technical information, such as:

• The type of device used to access the Site
• Operating system and browser type
• Internet service provider details
• IP address
• Date and time of access

This data helps improve website functionality and ensure a secure browsing experience.

Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. Users can set their web browsers to refuse cookies or alert them when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

Christos Academy may collect and use Users' personal information for the following purposes:

• To personalize the User experience – Helps us understand how our Users interact with our Site.
• To process payments – Ensures safe and secure transactions.
• To send periodic emails – Updates Users on school programs, policies, and fundraising campaigns.
• To maintain website security – Protects against fraud and unauthorized access.

While Christos Academy takes reasonable measures to protect personal data, we do not store sensitive personal information such as credit card numbers on our servers. Our security practices include:

• SSL encryption for data transmission when processing payments.
• Limited access to personal information, restricted to authorized personnel only.
• Partnering with secure third-party payment processors for financial transactions.

Despite these measures, no online platform can guarantee complete security, and Users should exercise caution when sharing personal data online.

Christos Academy does not sell, trade, or rent Users' personal information to others. We may share non-personally identifiable information with trusted affiliates for analytical or security purposes.

We may disclose personal information only if required by law or when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Christos Academy, its students, or its staff.

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., donation platforms, external educational resources). We do not control the content or privacy policies of these external sites and encourage Users to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

If Christos Academy suspects or confirms an unauthorized data breach involving personal information, we will notify affected individuals in accordance with applicable laws and take steps to mitigate potential harm.

Christos Academy reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for updates. Your continued use of the Site after changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site. Continued use following changes to this policy means you accept the modifications.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📍 Christos Academy
📧 ChristosCMAcademy@gmail.com
📞 972.955.0678
🌐 https://christos-academy.org/