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Privacy Policy

🔒 Privacy Statement

Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District Website

The Plainview-Old Bethpage (POB) Central School District is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our students, families, staff, and visitors. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard data through our website and related digital services in compliance with federal and state education privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Non-Personally Identifiable Information:

  • Browser type and settings

  • Operating system

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Device type and referral websites

This information is used for internal analytics and to improve site functionality.

b. Personally Identifiable Information (PII):

Only collected when voluntarily provided via forms or portals, such as:

  • Contact forms

  • Parent portals or student registration

  • Event sign-ups or surveys

Examples of PII include:

  • Full names

  • Email addresses

  • Phone numbers

  • Student names (when submitted by authorized parents/guardians or staff)

We do not collect or publish sensitive personal information unless required by law and with proper safeguards in place.

2. Student Data Privacy

POB Schools strictly protect student data in accordance with:

  • FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

  • COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)

  • NYS Education Law 2-d

  • IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, when applicable)

We ensure that:

  • Student data is used only for educational purposes.

  • No student information is sold, shared for marketing, or posted publicly.

  • Access to student data is restricted to authorized personnel and approved third-party providers under contract.

  • Parents have the right to inspect and review their child’s educational records upon request.

3. Third-Party Vendors and Educational Technology

POB may use third-party platforms and educational tools to support learning and school operations. We require all vendors to:

  • Sign a Parents’ Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security (as required by NYS Ed Law 2-d)

  • Adhere to strict data protection standards

  • Limit use of data to educational purposes only

A list of approved vendors and their privacy commitments is available HERE.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to:

  • Track usage trends

  • Identify technical issues

  • Improve content delivery

Cookies do not collect personal information unless explicitly entered by the user.

Users can opt out by adjusting their browser settings.

5. Security and Data Protection

We use secure technologies and best practices to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted communications (SSL/HTTPS)

  • Regular updates and security patches

  • Limited access to sensitive systems

  • Compliance with district cybersecurity protocols

While we take every precaution, no system is completely immune to risk. We encourage users to protect their own devices and personal information.

6. External Links

Our website may contain links to external resources. POB Schools are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage users to review those sites’ privacy policies before providing any information.

9. Changes to This Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in practices, laws, or technologies. The date of the latest revision will be listed at the bottom of the page.

9. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or your data:

Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District

Mr. Alex Goldberg
Director of Technology
Phone: (516) 434-3090
email
Attn: Data Privacy Officer

Last Updated: May, 27 2025