Privacy Policy

At The Royce School, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, students, families, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website and interact with our school.

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Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us, submit forms, make donations, or register for events through our website, you may provide:

• Name and contact information (email, phone number, mailing address)
• Student information for enrollment inquiries
• Payment information for tuition or donations
• Any other information you choose to share with us

Automatically Collected Information

Our website may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested information
• Process enrollment applications and admissions
• Communicate about school programs, events, and updates
• Process donations and tuition payments
• Improve our website and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting school business (e.g., payment processors, email service providers), all of whom are required to maintain confidentiality and security standards
• When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• With your explicit consent

Mobile Information and SMS Consent: Mobile phone numbers, mobile opt-in data, and any information collected through the SMS consent process will not be shared with or sold to any third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Mobile opt-in consent data will be used solely for the purpose of delivering school-related SMS communications as described in our SMS Terms of Service.

Student Data Protection and Privacy

FERPA Compliance

The Royce School complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which protects the privacy of student education records. Parents and eligible students have the right to:

• Inspect and review education records
• Request amendments to inaccurate records
• Control disclosure of personally identifiable information from education records

For more information about FERPA rights, please contact our administrative office or visit the U.S. Department of Education’s FERPA website.

Georgia Student Data Privacy

In accordance with Georgia’s commitment to student data privacy and best practices, The Royce School:

• Does not sell or rent student information to third parties for commercial purposes
• Requires all third-party service providers with access to student data to maintain strict confidentiality and security standards
• Limits collection of student information to what is necessary for educational purposes
• Maintains reasonable security measures to protect student records

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a security breach involving personal information, The Royce School will notify affected individuals in accordance with Georgia’s Personal Identity Protection Act (O.C.G.A. § 10-1-910 et seq.) without unreasonable delay.

Donor Privacy

Donors to The Royce School have the right to:

• Know how their donation will be used
• Request that their name not be shared publicly
• Opt out of fundraising communications
• Access their donor records

The Royce School is registered with the Georgia Secretary of State as required for charitable organizations. Donors may verify our registration or obtain financial information by contacting the Georgia Secretary of State’s office.

SMS / Text Messaging

The Royce School may send SMS communications to parents, guardians, and authorized contacts who have opted in. For full details about our SMS practices, opt-in and opt-out procedures, and data handling, please review our SMS Terms of Service.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage. You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, though some features of our website may not function properly as a result.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through our public website without verified parental consent. Student information collected for educational purposes is handled in accordance with FERPA and applicable law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

The Royce School
4 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd
Savannah, GA 31406
Phone: 912-354-4047
Email: [email protected]