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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 7/1/2025

Hope Christian Academy is committed to safeguarding the personal information of our students, families, staff, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information, and reflects our dedication to transparency, trust, and equal opportunity.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Hope Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to persons enrolled at the Academy. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, or other school-administered programs

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information to serve our students and families effectively:

• Personal and Contact Information: Full name, date of birth, address, phone number, email address, emergency contact details.
• Student Records: Academic performance, attendance, behavior, and health-related information required for school operations.
• Financial Information: Tuition payments, scholarship applications, donation history (if applicable).
• Website Information: Non-identifiable technical data like IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior on our website.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected by Hope Christian Academy is used to:

• Support student learning and academic progress
• Communicate with students and families
• Administer enrollment, tuition, and scholarship programs
• Maintain health and safety records as required
• Improve our services and website experience
• Comply with laws and educational regulations

How We Protect Your Information

We use appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access is restricted to authorized personnel only.

Sharing of Information

Hope Christian Academy does not sell or rent personal information. We may share data only with:

• Educational service providers necessary to operate the school
• Legal authorities, when required by law
• Accrediting or government bodies for reporting and compliance
• Parents or guardians, in accordance with applicable privacy laws

Your Privacy Rights

Parents, guardians, and eligible students have the right to:

• Review educational and personal records
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Opt out of non-essential data collection when appropriate

Hope Christian Academy complies with all applicable privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Website and Online Privacy

If you visit our website, we may collect non-personal data to improve performance and functionality. Our site may contain links to third-party websites, whose privacy practices we do not control.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in law or school practices. Any updates will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.

Contact Us

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

Hope Christian Academy
301 Harvard Dr, Lexington, KY 40517
Phone: (859) 537-1874
Email: admin@hc-academy.org