Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 30, 2026

The Village Christian Academy ("The Village Christian Academy," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, submit forms, communicate with us, or otherwise interact with our online services.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Parent or guardian name

  • Student name and grade level

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Information submitted through admissions inquiries

  • Event registrations

  • Prayer requests

  • Employment applications

  • Volunteer applications

  • Newsletter subscriptions

  • Donation information (if applicable)

  • Any information you choose to provide through contact forms or email correspondence

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Pages viewed

  • Date and time of your visit

  • Referring website

  • General website usage statistics

This information helps us improve website performance, security, and user experience.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Remember user preferences

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain features of the website may not function properly.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Provide admissions information

  • Communicate with prospective and current families

  • Process registrations and event participation

  • Send newsletters and school updates (when requested)

  • Improve our website and services

  • Maintain website security

  • Process donations, if applicable

  • Comply with legal obligations

Email Communications

If you subscribe to receive updates, newsletters, or announcements, we may periodically send emails regarding school news, events, admissions, or ministry updates.

You may unsubscribe at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Children's Privacy

Protecting children's privacy is important to us.

Our website is intended primarily for parents, guardians, prospective families, alumni, and supporters. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental consent.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information through our website without parental permission, please contact us so we may promptly remove the information.

Student Information

Any student information collected during admissions or enrollment is handled in accordance with applicable federal and state laws governing student educational records and privacy.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or school services, including:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email communication platforms

  • Payment processors

  • Technology vendors

  • Government agencies when required by law

These providers are only permitted to use information necessary to perform services on our behalf.

Third-Party Services

Our website may include links to third-party websites, including:

  • Social media platforms

  • Online giving providers

  • Video hosting services

  • Mapping services

  • Educational resources

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.

Website Analytics

We may use website analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools collect anonymous usage information and help us improve website performance.

Analytics providers do not identify individual users through this information.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Privacy Choices

You may request to:

  • Access personal information we maintain about you

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Update your contact information

  • Request deletion of certain information, where permitted by law

  • Opt out of marketing communications

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Continued use of our website following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

The Village Christian Academy

Website: https://www.thevillagechristianacademy.com/

Email: helencarr@thevillagechristianacademy.com

Address: 200 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg, NC 28075