Privacy Policy

Trinity Episcopal School ("TES") values the privacy of our community members and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the companies with which we may share it. The examples provided are illustrative and may not reflect a comprehensive list of our practices. We comply with applicable state laws governing information disclosure and provide additional notices as required.

Trinity Episcopal School respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. We do not share, sell, or disclose any information obtained through SMS text messages to any third party, except as required by law. All information you provide via SMS will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of communicating with you regarding our services, updates, or transactions. Your trust is important to us, and we take appropriate measures to safeguard your information.

Access to Your Personal Information

We strive to ensure the accuracy and security of your personal information. Registered users of our website can review and update their information at any time by logging in to www.trinityes.org. You can also subscribe or unsubscribe to Trinity Episcopal School’s email newsletters and notifications.

For security purposes, we require you to enter your password before updating your email address, username, password, or security question and answer.

Security of Your Personal Information

We restrict access to personal information collected through our website to employees and authorized individuals who require it for school operations or service delivery. While no system can guarantee complete security, TES maintains robust physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your personal information. Our databases are secured through various measures, and unauthorized access is strictly prohibited.

All TES employees are educated about their responsibilities regarding data protection and confidentiality and adhere to ethical and privacy guidelines.

Photography Consent

Families are required to complete a photography release during enrollment or re-enrollment. This release outlines the use of images and recordings for online platforms, print publications, and media purposes.
 
SMS Consent
Mobile Opt in, SMS Consent,  and phone numbers collected for SMS communication purposes will not be shared with any third party or affiliates for marketing purposes.

Links to Other Websites

For your convenience, our website may include links to external websites and pages that we do not control. TES is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We do not endorse the products, services, or information provided on such sites.

Use of Cookies

A cookie is a small file that a website can store on your device to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are commonly used to improve functionality and gather usage data. They do not transmit viruses or harm your computer.

TES may use cookies to:
  • Maintain continuity during user sessions.
  • Collect aggregated website usage data for research.
  • Store user preferences and encrypted identification data to streamline login processes.
Our cookies track only activities on the TES website and do not monitor other online activities. No personally identifiable information is collected through cookies.

You can adjust your browser settings to manage cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may limit access to certain features on our website.

We may also view IP addresses to understand the geographical locations of our website visitors and enhance the user experience.

Analytics Tools

TES employs third-party analytics tools to track website interactions, including page views, clicks, scrolling, and keystroke activity. This information helps us improve the website and understand user needs. No personally identifiable information is collected through these tools.

Data Security

TES takes extensive precautions to safeguard your personal information. When you submit sensitive data (e.g., contact or payment information) through online forms or purchases, it is encrypted using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology. Our servers that store personal data are housed in secure environments, and credit card numbers are never stored on our website servers.
 
SMS TERMS & CONDITIONS:
  1. SMS Consent Communication:
The information Phone Numbers obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
  1. Types of SMS Communications:
If you have consented to receive text messages from  Trinity Episcopal School, you may receive messages related to the following:
  • School updates
  • Event reminders
  • Emergency notifications
  • And other relevant communications to our community members.
Example: "Hello, this is a friendly reminder of your upcoming appointment with. [Name] at [Location] on [Date] at [Time]. You can reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging from (Brand Name) at any time."
  1. Message Frequency:
    Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to 2 SMS messages per week related to your [reminder, etc.].
Example: "Message frequency may vary. You may receive up to 2 SMS messages per week regarding your appointments or account status."
  1. Potential Fees for SMS Messaging: 
Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.
  1. Opt-In Method:
You may opt in to receive SMS messages from  Trinity Episcopal School in the following way.
  • Verbally, during a conversation
  1. Opt-Out Method:
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply "STOP" to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.
  1.  Help:
If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at https://www.trinityes.org/#
  • Additional Options:
  • If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.
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  1. Standard Messaging Disclosures:
  • Message and data rates may apply.
  • You can opt out at any time by texting "STOP."
  • For assistance, text "HELP" or visit our https://www.trinityes.org/privacy-policy and pages.
  • Message frequency may vary


Changes to this Policy

Trinity Episcopal School reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the latest version will include the effective date at the bottom of the policy.

Effective Date: December 2024