PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 6, 2025

United Christian Academy (“UCA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values the privacy of our students, families, staff, alumni, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, use our online services, or interact with us digitally.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information You Provide:

    • Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.

    • Student enrollment details submitted through forms.

    • Payment details when processing tuition, fees, or donations.

  • Automatically Collected Information:

    • IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.

    • Cookies or similar technologies to improve site functionality.

  • Third-Party Information:

    • Data shared through integrations with services like Google Workspace, embedded forms, or event registration tools.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and improve school services and programs.

  • Process admissions, tuition payments, and donations.

  • Communicate with families, staff, and supporters.

  • Share updates about academic programs, athletics, and events.

  • Maintain site security and monitor website performance.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited data only in the following cases:

  • With service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms) who support our operations.

  • When required by law, regulation, or legal process.

  • To protect the safety, rights, or property of UCA, our community, or others.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve user experience.

  • Track site usage through analytics tools.

  • Remember your preferences.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

6. Children’s Privacy

UCA is committed to protecting children’s information online. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Parents and guardians may request access or deletion of their child’s information at any time.

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., partner organizations, athletics schedules, or educational resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

8. Your Choices and Rights

You may request to:

  • Access or update your personal information.

  • Opt out of non-essential communications.

  • Request deletion of your information where applicable.

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

United Christian Academy
225 Crusaders Court, Stanardsville, VA 22973
info@ucacrusaders.com
(434) 985-2947