Last Updated: July 9, 2026

Southernmost Christian Academy ("the Academy," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, prospective families, current families, and students. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website southernmostacademy.com (the "Site").

By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly We may collect personal information you voluntarily submit through forms on our Site, including:

• • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
  • Student and parent/guardian information submitted through enrollment inquiries or admissions forms
  • Messages sent through contact forms
  • Information submitted when registering for events, tours, or newsletters

b. Information Collected Automatically When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• • IP address, browser type, and device information
  • Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring website
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)

c. Information About Minors The Academy is a school serving students who may be minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through this Site without parental consent, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Enrollment, admissions, and student-record information is collected from parents/guardians, not solicited directly from young children online. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us without parental consent, please contact us so we can remove it.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• • Respond to inquiries and admissions requests
  • Process enrollment applications
  • Communicate school news, events, and updates
  • Improve the functionality and content of our Site
  • Maintain school records in accordance with applicable education laws
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Student Records and FERPA

To the extent the Site is used to collect or transmit student educational information, the Academy handles such records consistent with the principles of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), even though FERPA formally applies to federally funded institutions. We do not sell or rent student information to third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

• • Remember preferences and improve user experience
  • Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns (e.g., via Google Analytics)
  • Support Site functionality (e.g., forms, embedded media)

You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some Site features may not function properly if you do so.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to help operate the Site, such as web hosting, email delivery, forms processing, or analytics providers. These providers may have access to certain information only as needed to perform their functions and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our Site.

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. We may disclose information:

• • With your consent
  • To trusted service providers who assist in Site operations
  • When required by law, subpoena, or legal process
  • To protect the safety, rights, or property of the Academy, its students, staff, or the public

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information collected through the Site. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

• • Request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have submitted
  • Opt out of promotional email communications by using the "unsubscribe" link
  • Contact us with questions or concerns about your information

9. Children's Privacy

This Site is not intended for direct use by children under 13 without parental supervision. Parents and guardians who believe their child has provided personal information to us without consent should contact us using the information below so we can address it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Southernmost Christian Academy [Street Address] [City, State ZIP] [Phone Number] [Email Address]