Privacy Policy

BrightBridge Homeschool Academy
Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 3, 2025

BrightBridge Homeschool Academy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our families and site visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website brightbridgeacademy.org (the “Site”) or enroll in our programs. By accessing or using our Site or services, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Enrollment Form: Name(s) of parent/guardian and child(ren); email address; state/province of residence; any optional demographic information you choose to share.
Contact Messages: If you email us or submit a support request, we collect your name, email address, and message content.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: IP address; browser type; pages viewed; time and date of visits; referring/exit pages; operating system.
Cookies & Analytics: We use cookies and Google Analytics to understand Site usage and improve your experience. You may disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features may not function.

2. How We Use Your Information

Program Administration: To review enrollment requests, set up portal access, and send program updates.
Communication: To respond to inquiries, deliver email announcements, and optional event reminders.
Site Improvement: To analyze Site usage trends and detect technical issues.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, including Texas homeschool reporting requirements.

3. Children’s Data Protection

We take extra care with data for users under age 13.

Parental Consent: We collect personal information about children only via a parent or guardian. No child under 13 submits data without parental involvement.
COPPA Compliance: As required by the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we:
- Obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting or using any personal information from children.
- Use children’s information solely to support program administration and educational delivery.
- Do not share or sell children’s personal data to third parties.
- Provide parents access to their child’s data for review or deletion.

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

With Service Providers: Trusted partners who perform services on our behalf (e.g., email delivery, data hosting) under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: If required by law enforcement or legal process.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice and confidentiality protections.

5. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. No online system is completely secure; if you suspect any unauthorized use of your data, please contact us immediately.

6. Third-Party Links & Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., curriculum resources, social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review each site’s Privacy Policy.

7. Your Choices

Access & Correction: Email us to review, update, or delete your personal information.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing or announcement emails by clicking “unsubscribe” in any message.
Cookie Controls: Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies; note that some Site features may be impaired.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined here or to comply with legal obligations. Upon request, we will delete or anonymize your data, except where retention is required by law.

9. Modifications to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The “Last updated” date will indicate when changes take effect. Your continued use of our Site constitutes acceptance of those changes.

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
admin@brightbridgeacademy.org