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Privacy Policy

WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY 

  1. Introduction 

Youngstown Community School (the “School”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through compliance with this Privacy Policy. This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website (the “Site”) and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information. 

  1. Information We Collect 

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including: 

  • Personal Information: Information by which you may be personally identified, such as your name, postal address, email address, or telephone number, but only when you voluntarily provide it to us through contact forms, enrollment inquiries, or newsletter sign-ups. 
  • Non-Personal Information: Information that is about you but individually does not identify you, such as traffic data, location data, logs, and other 

communication data regarding the resources that you access and use on the Site. 

  • Technical Data: IP addresses, operating systems, and browser types collected automatically through standard web server logs and cookies. 
  1. Cookies and Automated Tracking 

Our Site may use “cookies” or similar automated tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve its layout and functionality. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, but please note that some parts of this Site may then be inaccessible or not function properly. 

  1. How We Use Your Information 

We use information that we collect about you or that you provide to us: ● To present our Site and its contents to you.

  • To provide you with information, products, or services that you request from us (such as responding to enrollment questions). 
  • To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it. 
  • To notify you about changes to our Site or school updates. 
  1. Disclosure of Your Information 

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information under the following limited circumstances: 

  • To Contractors and Service Providers: Third-party vendors who support our school operations (e.g., website hosting, IT support) and who are bound by contractual obligations to keep personal information confidential. 
  • Ohio Public Records Act: As a public charter school, we are subject to the Ohio Public Records Act (ORC Section 149.43). Information submitted through this Site may be subject to public inspection and copying unless it is protected by a legal exemption (such as student education records). 
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including responding to any government or regulatory request. 
  1. Student Data Privacy (FERPA & COPPA) 
  • FERPA: Student education records are strictly protected under the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Ohio Revised Code Section 3319.321. Personally identifiable information from student records is never disclosed via this website without explicit parental consent, except as permitted by law. 
  • COPPA: In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), this Site does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately. 
  1. Third-Party Links and Educational Tools 

Our Site contains links to external, third-party software applications and digital platforms used for educational or administrative purposes. Because the School does not host or manage these external platforms, this Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party tools your child utilizes.

  1. No Financial Transactions or Payment Portal 

This Site is strictly informational and instructional. The School does not collect payments, processing fees, or monetary donations directly through this Site. Any external links to third-party services for school lunch balances, student fees, or uniform purchases are governed by those specific vendors’ terms. The School does not collect, store, or process credit card numbers or financial account information on this Site. 

  1. Data Security 

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to secure your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of data transmitted to our Site. 

  1. Contact Information 

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: 

  • School Name: Youngstown Community School 
  • Address: 50 Essex Street 

Youngstown, OH 44502 

  • Email: ycommschools@ycs.k12.oh.us 
  • Admin Phone: (330) 746-2240