Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 14, 2026
Grace Community School (“School,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, parents, families, website visitors, employees, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, protect, and disclose information obtained through our website and related communications.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information from individuals who visit our website, submit forms, communicate with us, enroll students, apply for employment, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with the School.
Personal information may include:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Mobile phone number
- Student information submitted through admissions or enrollment forms
- Parent or guardian information
- Employment application information
- Any other information voluntarily provided through forms, emails, phone calls, text messages, or other communications
Non-personal information may include:
- Browser type
- Device information
- IP address
- Operating system
- Website usage data
- Pages viewed and time spent on the website
- Referral sources and analytics information
2. How We Collect Information
We may collect information through:
- Website contact forms
- Admissions and enrollment forms
- Employment applications
- Newsletter signups
- Event registrations
- Email communications
- Telephone calls
- SMS/text message communications
- Cookies and similar technologies
- Website analytics tools
3. How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Provide information about the School and its programs
- Process admissions, enrollment, and employment applications
- Communicate with students, parents, guardians, staff, and prospective families
- Send important school updates, announcements, and notifications
- Provide customer service and support
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Maintain security and prevent fraud or misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
- Conduct internal administrative operations
4. SMS and Mobile Communications
If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive SMS/text messages from Grace Community School, we may use your number to send communications related to admissions, enrollment, school operations, events, reminders, alerts, or other relevant information.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and service plan.
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by following the instructions included in the message or by contacting the School directly.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze website traffic, remember user preferences, and enhance the user experience.
Users may choose to modify browser settings to refuse cookies; however, certain website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
6. How We Share Information
Grace Community School does not sell personal information to third parties.
We may share information when necessary with:
- Service providers that assist with website hosting, technology services, communications, analytics, payment processing, or administrative support
- Educational partners or vendors providing services on behalf of the School
- Government agencies, regulators, law enforcement, or other parties when required by law
- Professional advisors, including legal, accounting, or insurance professionals
- Other parties when necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, or security of the School, our students, families, staff, or others
Mobile Opt in, SMS Consent, and phone numbers collected for SMS communication purposes will not be shared with any third party or affiliates for marketing purposes.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we strive to protect information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those third parties.
9. Children’s Privacy
Grace Community School recognizes the importance of protecting children’s privacy. Information regarding students is collected and maintained in accordance with applicable laws and educational requirements. Parents and guardians should contact the School directly regarding questions about student information.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable laws, individuals may have rights regarding their personal information, including the right to:
- Request access to personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of information when permitted by law
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Opt out of certain communications
Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.
11. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and support School operations.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Grace Community School may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Information
Grace Community School
715 W William St.
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 740-363-5800
Email/Contact Form: https://gracecommunityschool.org/contact/
14. Website Accessibility
This Privacy Policy is maintained on a single webpage and is intended to be accessible through the website footer, header, or other prominent website navigation areas so visitors can easily review our privacy practices at any time.