Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Key School collects, uses, and protects personal information provided through www.keyschool.org.

By using this website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Key School may update this policy from time to time. When material changes are made, the updated policy and effective date will be posted on this page.

Personal Information

Personal information refers to information that can be used to identify an individual, such as a name, address, postal code, telephone number, organization name, or email address.

Key School does not collect personal information through this website unless it is voluntarily provided. This may occur when a visitor submits a form, sends an email, participates in a survey, registers for an event, or completes another online request.

Personal information submitted through the website will be used only for the purpose for which it was collected and will not be sold or shared with unaffiliated third parties except as described at the point of collection or as required by law.

Key School may use trusted third-party service providers to support website functions such as online forms, payment processing, analytics, or email communications. These providers have access only to the information necessary to perform their services and are required to safeguard that information.

Consent

Where consent is required for the use or disclosure of personal information, Key School will seek consent from the appropriate individual.

In the case of student information, consent may be obtained from the student and/or parent or guardian, depending on the circumstances and the student’s age and ability to understand the implications of the proposed use.

Cookies

A cookie is a small text file stored by a web browser that helps websites remember user preferences and improve the browsing experience.

Key School may use cookies to support website functionality, remember user settings, and help analyze how visitors use the site. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.

Most web browsers allow users to control or disable cookies through their settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features of the website.

Website Analytics

Like many websites, Key School uses analytics tools such as Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our website.

These tools collect information such as IP addresses, geographic region, browser type, internet service provider, referring and exit pages, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This information is aggregated and anonymous and cannot be used to directly identify individual users.

Key School uses this information to improve website performance, understand visitor interests, and enhance the user experience.

Children’s Privacy

Key School recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy of children.

The website is not intended for children under the age of 13 to submit personal information without parental consent. Key School does not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 except as permitted by law. If such information is discovered to have been collected without appropriate consent, Key School will take reasonable steps to remove it.

Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to external websites operated by other organizations. Key School is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any website they visit after leaving the Key School website.

Security

Key School takes reasonable precautions to protect personal information submitted through the website.

When sensitive information such as payment details is transmitted through the website, it is protected using industry-standard encryption technologies. Servers that store personal information are maintained in secure environments, and credit card information is not permanently stored on Key School’s website servers.

Public Forums & Non-Secured Communications

Certain areas of the website, such as discussion boards, blogs, alumni class notes, or other public forums, may allow users to post content that can be viewed by other users or the general public.

Visitors should use caution when posting personal information in these areas, as such information may be visible to others.

Data Retention

Personal information collected through the website is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws and school policies.

Contact Information

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Key School
534 Hillsmere Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
communications@keyschool.org