Privacy Policy and Privacy Statement
Effective Date: This Privacy Policy was last updated on May 15, 2022
At Ocean Youth Academy, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our students, parents, guardians, donors, website visitors, and users of our virtual learning platform and e-learning courses. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to ensure its security. By accessing our services, using our website, or participating in our virtual learning platform and e-learning courses, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect:
We may collect the following types of personal information from individuals who interact with our institution and use our virtual learning platform and e-learning courses:
1.1. Personal Identifying Information:
- Name, address, email address, and phone number
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Photographs or videos (with appropriate consent)
- Parent or guardian information (for minor students)
1.2. Educational Information:
- Academic records
- Enrollment details
- Attendance records
- Grade reports and assessments
- Special educational needs or health information (with appropriate consent)
1.3. Donor Information:
- Name, address, email address, and phone number
- Donation history and preferences
1.4. Virtual Learning Platform and E-Learning Course Information:
- Usernames and passwords
- Course progress and completion data
- Interactions within the virtual learning platform (e.g., discussion boards, chat logs)
- Assessment results and performance data
1.5. Website Usage Information:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- Referring website
2. Use of Personal Information:
We may use personal information for the following purposes:
2.1. Educational Services:
- Enrollment and admission processes
- Academic recordkeeping and reporting
- Communication with students, parents, and guardians
- Providing educational resources and support
- Facilitating virtual learning platform and e-learning course access and participation
2.2. Fundraising and Donor Management:
- Processing donations
- Acknowledging donors
- Communicating fundraising activities
- Providing donation receipts
2.3. Virtual Learning Platform and E-Learning Courses:
- Creating and managing user accounts
- Delivering and administering courses
- Tracking course progress and completion
- Assessing learning outcomes
- Providing user support and assistance
2.4. Website and Communication:
- Improving website functionality and user experience
- Analyzing website usage patterns
- Responding to inquiries and requests
- Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with opt-out option)
3. Information Sharing:
We may share personal information with the following parties under specific circumstances:
3.1. Service Providers:
We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist with our operations, such as website hosting, data storage, virtual learning platform hosting, or payment processing. These providers are contractually obligated to safeguard personal information and use it only for authorized purposes.
3.2. Virtual Learning Platform and E-Learning Course Providers:
We may share personal information with providers of the virtual learning platform and e-learning courses for the purposes of delivering and managing the educational content and user experience.
3.3. Legal Compliance and Protection:
We may disclose personal information when required by law, court order, or government regulations. We may also share information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
4. Data Security:
We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee
absolute security.
5. Third-Party Websites:
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
6. Your Rights:
You have the right to review, update, or request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable laws and regulations. To exercise your rights or for any privacy- related inquiries, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
7. Children's Privacy:
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. If we collect personal information from children under the age of consent in their jurisdiction, we will obtain appropriate parental consent, as required by law.
8. Changes to the Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
9. Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns.
Info@oceanyouthacademy.com
At Ocean Youth Academy, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our students, parents, guardians, donors, website visitors, and users of our virtual learning platform and e-learning courses. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to ensure its security. By accessing our services, using our website, or participating in our virtual learning platform and e-learning courses, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect:
We may collect the following types of personal information from individuals who interact with our institution and use our virtual learning platform and e-learning courses:
1.1. Personal Identifying Information:
- Name, address, email address, and phone number
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Photographs or videos (with appropriate consent)
- Parent or guardian information (for minor students)
1.2. Educational Information:
- Academic records
- Enrollment details
- Attendance records
- Grade reports and assessments
- Special educational needs or health information (with appropriate consent)
1.3. Donor Information:
- Name, address, email address, and phone number
- Donation history and preferences
1.4. Virtual Learning Platform and E-Learning Course Information:
- Usernames and passwords
- Course progress and completion data
- Interactions within the virtual learning platform (e.g., discussion boards, chat logs)
- Assessment results and performance data
1.5. Website Usage Information:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- Referring website
2. Use of Personal Information:
We may use personal information for the following purposes:
2.1. Educational Services:
- Enrollment and admission processes
- Academic recordkeeping and reporting
- Communication with students, parents, and guardians
- Providing educational resources and support
- Facilitating virtual learning platform and e-learning course access and participation
2.2. Fundraising and Donor Management:
- Processing donations
- Acknowledging donors
- Communicating fundraising activities
- Providing donation receipts
2.3. Virtual Learning Platform and E-Learning Courses:
- Creating and managing user accounts
- Delivering and administering courses
- Tracking course progress and completion
- Assessing learning outcomes
- Providing user support and assistance
2.4. Website and Communication:
- Improving website functionality and user experience
- Analyzing website usage patterns
- Responding to inquiries and requests
- Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with opt-out option)
3. Information Sharing:
We may share personal information with the following parties under specific circumstances:
3.1. Service Providers:
We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist with our operations, such as website hosting, data storage, virtual learning platform hosting, or payment processing. These providers are contractually obligated to safeguard personal information and use it only for authorized purposes.
3.2. Virtual Learning Platform and E-Learning Course Providers:
We may share personal information with providers of the virtual learning platform and e-learning courses for the purposes of delivering and managing the educational content and user experience.
3.3. Legal Compliance and Protection:
We may disclose personal information when required by law, court order, or government regulations. We may also share information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
4. Data Security:
We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee
absolute security.
5. Third-Party Websites:
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
6. Your Rights:
You have the right to review, update, or request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable laws and regulations. To exercise your rights or for any privacy- related inquiries, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
7. Children's Privacy:
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. If we collect personal information from children under the age of consent in their jurisdiction, we will obtain appropriate parental consent, as required by law.
8. Changes to the Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
9. Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns.
Info@oceanyouthacademy.com
