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OCASA Privacy Policy
How we protect your personal information
Introduction
OCASA is committed to protecting the privacy of students, parents, educators, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information through www.ocasa.org and affiliated digital platforms (“Sites”).
By using OCASA's Sites and Services, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. Please read carefully before continuing.
1. Definitions
- “OCASA,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts.
- “Services” includes OCASA's websites, communication tools, and learning platforms.
- “Sites” means websites managed by OCASA, including www.ocasa.org.
- “Personal Information” refers to information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to a specific individual.
- “Local School” means the charter school operated under OCASA.
- “Control” means the ability to direct the management of an entity.
2. Scope
- Online through OCASA’s Sites or applications.
- Over the phone, through email, and by mail.
3. Information We Collect
- Names (parent and student), date of birth, and grade level.
- Contact details such as phone number, email, and mailing address.
- Enrollment or registration details.
- Communication preferences and messages.
- Payment information (if applicable).
- Professional or employment details (if applying for a job)
- Information submitted via chat, contact forms, or online tools.
Information from Third Parties We may receive Personal Information about you from:
- Schools, academic or employer partners.
- Authorized representatives or agents.
- Background check providers (for job applicants).
- Publicly available sources or databases.
Automatically Collected Data When you visit our Sites, we may collect:
- IP address and browser/device type.
- Pages viewed and time spent on each page.
- Clickstream and navigation data.
- Cookie identifiers and other tracking data (see Section 7).
4. Laws That Apply
- FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).
- State student data privacy laws (e.g., SOPIPA in California).
- COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act), when applicable.
We do not sell student data, profile students for non-educational purposes, or use student information for targeted advertising.
5. How We Use Your Personal Information
- Provide access to curriculum, assessments, and reporting tools.
- Support communication between students, families, and staff.
- Improve our educational offerings through analytics and feedback.
- Personalize user experiences.
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer service.
- Personalize user experiences.
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer service.
- Comply with legal requirements and protect the school community's safety.
If you opt-in, we may also use your information to send relevant updates, surveys, or program announcements.
6. Sharing of Information
- School and its authorized personnel.
- OCASA-affiliated staff and service providers (e.g., IT, analytics, communication tools).
- Educational partners for performance evaluation.
- Legal or regulatory authorities, if required.
- Auditors, legal advisors, or other oversight entities.
- Third-party providers that help manage our websites and communications.
We do not share mobile contact details collected via SMS consent with third parties for marketing purposes. We will never disclose a student’s Personal Information for commercial gain or use it in any way not permitted by law.
7. Cookies and Tracking
- Understand and improve user experience.
- Monitor usage patterns and site performance.
You may adjust cookie settings through your browser. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site. We also honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals from supported browsers. Learn more at globalprivacycontrol.org.
8. Your Rights (California & Other States)
- Know what Personal Information we collect and how it’s used.
- Access or download your data in a portable format.
- Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data.
- Limit the use of Sensitive Personal Information.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at admissions@ocasa.org. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
9. Communications and User-Generated Content
Some of our platforms may allow messaging, discussion forums, or other content submissions. These are not private. Any content shared may be visible to other users. We may monitor, review, or moderate such content and may share it with schools, child safety agencies, or law enforcement when appropriate.
10. Data Security
OCASA uses reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure. Use caution when sharing sensitive data online and avoid transmitting personal information through unsecured methods.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may modify this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Material changes may be communicated via email or through the Site.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts (OCASA)
28202 Cabot Road, Suite 300
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Email: admissions@ocasa.org
Phone: 949-269-3290
Website: www.ocasa.org
Questions?
For questions about these policies, please contact us at:
Email- admissions@ocasa.org- Phone- 949-269-3290
