Lake Country Classical Academy (LCCA)

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 7.24.24

Welcome to Lake Country Classical Academy (“LCCA”). LCCA is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website and who use our online services. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and sharing of your information through the use of our website (lakecountryclassical.org), services, and interactions you may have with us. This policy can be easily accessed via a link at the bottom of LCCA’s website. By using LCCA’s website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

 

Information Collection

We collect information from you when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, make a donation, or otherwise engage with online services we provide. The type of information we may collect includes but is not limited to the following:

  • Personal Identification Information: such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other contact or demographic information.
  • Non-Personal Identification Information: such as web browser information, device operating system, type of device used, domain name, IP address, access dates/times, web pages viewed, downloads, and the referring link through which you accessed our website. We also use Google Analytics website features, cookies and tracking technologies, and Facebook pixel to facilitate the functionalities of these analytics and marketing tools.

However, we do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose any personal information from children under the age of thirteen (13).

 

Use of Information

The information we collect may be used in the following ways:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve our website services.
  • To provide an enhanced, personalized experience.
  • To process donations without storing your financial information on our servers.
  • To send periodic emails if you have subscribed to our newsletter(s).
  • To respond to inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.

 

Third-Party Services

At times, we utilize third-party service providers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties and we encourage you to read their privacy policies to understand their practices. We may disclose personal information to third parties in the following situations, to the extent permitted by applicable law:

 

Marketing Partners:  LCCA uses marketing partners to maintain and improve our marketing and advertising efforts.

 

Vendors/Service Providers:  We use a variety of vendors and service providers to assist us with email & SMS communications, customer service needs, school enrollment and operational needs, SMS & website operations, and various other promotions.

 

Social Media:  Personal information shared on social media sites is visible to the public and can be collected by the general public if desired.  For example, if you have a public profile that includes name, address and phone number, this information may become public when an interaction occurs on any of our social media sites.  Please familiarize yourself with the privacy policy on each site as it applies to any content you choose to post or provide to that site.

 

Links:  LCCA may send communication containing links to information on other websites. When you click on one of these links, you are moving to another website. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of these websites to understand how they are governed by their own policies and restrictions. LCCA is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third parties.

 

Disclosures Required by Law:  LCCA may be occasionally required by law to disclose personal information to the extent necessary for reasons such as court orders, subpoena’s, warrants or other legal reasons.

 

Donations:  We use third-party platforms which are responsible for processing your payment information securely. We do not store your payment information on our site or servers.

 

Third-Party Service Providers

LCCA uses a variety of vendors and service providers to assist with email & SMS communications, customer service needs, school enrollment and operational needs, SMS & website operations, and various other promotions. LCCA may disclose personal information to third-party service providers and vendors for such purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Please see below for more information on some of our third-party services, service providers, and vendors. You are encouraged to read their privacy policies to understand their practices as LCCA is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third parties.

 

Use of SMS Messing Platform for Communications

LCCA understands the importance of timely and convenient communication with the members of our community. To facilitate this, we offer SMS (Short Message Service) messaging as one of our communication channels.

  • Opt-In Process: SMS messaging is available to the parents and guardians of our students. Inclusion in our SMS service is not automatic. Parents and guardians may opt-in through our school registrar to receive these messages.
  • Purpose of SMS Messages: These messages may include reminders about school functions, alerts regarding school closures or emergencies, updates about school activities, and other relevant information intended to keep you informed about important school-related matters.
  • Privacy and Respect: We respect your privacy and time. Messages are curated to offer valuable information without overwhelming you with communications. We also provide a straightforward opt-out process if you choose at any time to discontinue receiving SMS notifications from us.
  • Data Protection: We adhere to strict data protection standards to ensure that your personal information, including your mobile number, is kept secure and used only for the purpose of LCCA SMS communication in accordance with our privacy policy.

For more information about the privacy and security of our SMS Messaging platform, please visit the privacy and security policy here.

 

Use of CRM System for Enhanced Engagement

LCCA utilizes one or more Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems as cornerstone tools in our interactions with students, parents, alumni, and supporters. Our goal is to foster more personalized and meaningful engagements through our use of this technology. We utilize our CRM systems for various reasons including but not limited to marketing segmentation, website content management, email analytics, donations, event attendance, and live & silent auction donations.

Your privacy and the security of your information are of the utmost importance to us. Access to our CRM is restricted to authorized personnel within LCCA and is protected with appropriate security measures. For more information on how your information is used and protected, please refer to the Third-Party Services and Security sections of this policy.

For more information about the privacy and security of our CRM platform, please visit the privacy and security policy here.

 

Use of OneCause for Gala Event Management

LCCA uses OneCause, a comprehensive fundraising platform, to manage and enhance our yearly Gala. This platform plays a crucial role in organizing the event, as well as the live and silent auctions associated with it. Below are the ways LCCA leverages OneCause for our Gala:

  • Event Management: OneCause allows us to streamline the entire guest experience from start to finish. It helps in organizing the logistical aspects of the Gala, ensuring that everything from registration to attendee management is handled efficiently.
  • Auction Management: The platform supports our live and silent auctions by providing tools that facilitate the auctioning process. This includes item listings, bidding options, and final bid management, which altogether help in maximizing fundraising potential and enhancing donor satisfaction.
  • Donor Engagement: OneCause helps us to engage with our donors effectively by providing a user-friendly interface that delights donors and encourages more generous giving. The platform's capability to manage interactions before, during, and after the fundraising ensures a continuous and engaging donor experience.
  • Enhanced Donations: Utilizing the ease of Online Fundraising and Text2Give® features provided by OneCause, LCCA is able to conduct seamless giving campaigns during the Gala. This enables attendees to make donations conveniently through their phones, thereby fueling our mission and extending our reach.

By using OneCause, LCCA aims to provide a memorable and impactful Gala experience for all participants while ensuring the highest levels of efficiency and fundraising success. Your participation in the Gala, whether through direct donations or auction participation, is securely managed through OneCause. For more information, please refer to their privacy policy here - https://www.onecause.com/general/security-privacy-policy/

 

Enrollment System through SchoolMint

LCCA is committed to providing a smooth, efficient, and user-friendly enrollment process for our students and their families. To achieve this, LCCA utilizes SchoolMint for managing the enrollment process from start to finish. SchoolMint is a leading provider of enrollment and communication solutions in K-12 education, serving schools and districts across the country.

LCCA, in partnership with SchoolMint, is dedicated to protecting the privacy and security of our students' and families' personal information. SchoolMint operates with robust security measures and compliance with relevant data protection regulations to ensure that your data is handled safely and with the utmost care throughout the enrollment process. For more information about the privacy and security of SchoolMint, please visit the privacy and security policy here - https://schoolmint.com/privacy-policy/

 

Utilization of Skyward School Information System

LCCA is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience for our students and an efficient, stress-free environment for our staff. To achieve this, LCCA leverages the Skyward School Information System, a comprehensive platform designed to enhance the educational journey for students, engage families deeply, and streamline critical administrative tasks.

LCCA's partnership with Skyward ensures that our school operates seamlessly, supporting our mission to provide a high-quality classical education with the aid of cutting-edge technology and operational excellence.

By integrating Skyward's School Information System into our daily operations, Lake Country Classical Academy streamlines the management of student services and human resources, paving the way for enhanced educational experiences and operational efficiency. This technology empowers our teachers, administrators, and families to achieve more, ensuring that LCCA remains a beacon of exceptional education in our community. For more information about the privacy and security of Skyward, please visit the privacy and security policy here - https://www.skyward.com/product-privacy-policy

 

Website Cookies

Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser (if you allow) that enables the site’s or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information.

We use cookies to help us compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction through third-party services like Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You can do this through your browser settings. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of our services or websites you visit.

 

Website Security

We take the security of your information seriously. Our website is hosted by Elixir Creative, LLC on a secure server protected by a web application firewall and Content Delivery Network (CDN) for edge protection to ensure our site and data transmission is safeguarded against unauthorized access. We employ a suite of security technologies, including SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols, to establish an encrypted link between our web server and your browser. This encryption ensures that all data transmitted remains private and secure.

Our implementation of HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure) signifies that we provide a secure communication channel over the internet, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of the data during transmission. We are committed to using these and other technologies to enhance the security of our site and protect our visitors’ information.

Please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

 

Changes to our Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If we make any material changes, we will notify you by email (sent to the e-mail address specified in your account), by means of a notice on this website, or by a similar method, prior to the change becoming effective.

Your continued use of our website or services, or submission of information to us, after we make changes is deemed acceptance of those changes. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically for updates.

 

Contacting Us

If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us using the information below:

Lake Country Classical Academy
818 W Wisconsin Ave
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
info@lakecountryclassical.org