Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 1, 2025
Rocky Hill Country Day School (“RHCD,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website www.rockyhill.org (the “Site”). This policy explains what information we collect and how we use and protect it.
This policy applies only to information collected through our Site. It does not cover data collected offline, through other means (such as phone or mail), or via third-party platforms.
By using the Site, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.
1. Data We Collect
RHCD may collect and use personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) from Site visitors. This includes:
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name, address, email, and phone number (e.g., when submitting an inquiry, signing up for an event, or requesting information).
- Student and family details (e.g., when filling out admissions forms or making donations).
- Payment information (e.g., for tuition, donations, or event registrations).
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain usage data, including:
- IP address, browser type, and operating system.
- Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and interaction data.
- Cookies and other tracking technologies (see Section 6: Cookies & Tracking).
2. How We Use Your Information
RHCD uses your information to:
- Process admissions, event registrations, and payments.
- Provide information and services that you request.
- Improve the Site’s content and functionality.
- Communicate with prospective and current students, families, and alumni.
- Send marketing emails, newsletters, and event notifications (you may opt out at any time).
- Enhance security and prevent unauthorized access.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your information. However, we may share it under the following circumstances:
- With Trusted Third-Party Service Providers: We may share data with vendors assisting with services such as website hosting, analytics, marketing, and payment processing. These parties are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Legal Compliance & Safety: We may disclose data if required by law or to protect RHCD, its users, or the public.
- School-Related Publications: With your consent, we may share certain information in directories or other school communications.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect Personal Information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no online transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.
5. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, such as external event registration pages or social media platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies before sharing personal information.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
RHCD and our service providers use cookies and other tracking technologies to:
- Recognize returning visitors and personalize content.
- Analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
- Enhance security and prevent fraudulent activity.
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect the functionality of the Site.
7. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Request access to, update, or delete your Personal Information.
- Opt out of marketing communications.
- Disable cookies through browser settings.
For any privacy-related requests, contact us at webmaster@rockyhill.org.
8. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Statement
RHCD does not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we discover such data has been collected without consent, we will delete it.
Teachers using online programs that require student data collection must notify the technology department for approval.
9. International Visitors
Our Site is operated in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., your data will be processed according to U.S. laws, which may differ from those in your country.
10. Changes to This Policy
RHCD may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
11. Contact Us
For questions about this policy, please contact:
Rocky Hill Country Day School
530 Ives Rd, East Greenwich, RI 02818
webmaster@rockyhill.org
401.884.9070