Privacy Policy for Ballard Community School District Mobile App

Last updated: November 5, 2024

Ballard Community School District (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our app users’ information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information through the Ballard Community School District Mobile App (“the App”). This privacy policy ensures transparency and supports the privacy and security needs of users of the Ballard Community School District Mobile App.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our App:

  • Personal Information: Information you provide to us voluntarily, such as your name, email address, or other details to help us provide better service
  • Usage Data: Information on how the App is accessed and used, including IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Providing Services: To deliver information, services, and updates relevant to Ballard Community School District.
  • Improving the App: To understand how users interact with our App to improve functionality, content, and user experience.
  • Communicating with You: To send updates, notifications, and other relevant information about the district.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not share, sell, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
  • Legal Compliance: If required by law, to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or respond to lawful requests by public authorities.

4. Security of Your Information

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Children’s Privacy

Our App is intended for general audiences, including students and parents. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.

6. Links to Other Sites

Our App may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Privacy Choices and Rights

You may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, update, or delete your information. Please contact us using the contact information below if you would like to exercise any of these rights.

8. Consent 

By using our app, you’re giving consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its Terms and Conditions.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page. Please review this policy periodically.

11. Log Files 

Ballard Community School District mobile app follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they use the app. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is to analyze trends, administer the app, track users’ movement on the app, and gather demographic information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:

Amber Jungst

School Board Secretary/Data Specialist