Privacy Policy

Last updated: October, 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines how Tillery Christian Academy collects, uses, and protects the personal information of our students, families, faculty, staff, and website visitors. We are committed to stewarding the information entrusted to us with integrity and in a manner consistent with our Christian mission and values.

Information we collect

We collect personal information to effectively operate our educational programs and administrative functions. The type of information collected varies depending on your relationship with the school.

For prospective students and families: Information provided during the admissions process, such as names, addresses, contact details, application essays, and financial aid information.
For enrolled students and families: Student records, including academic performance, attendance, discipline, medical records, and extracurricular activities. We also collect family contact information, billing details, and any other information necessary for a student's enrollment.
For employees and contractors: Employment applications, background check information, and records required for payroll, benefits, and school administration.
Website visitors: Wix.com (website builder) collects non-personally identifiable information, such as IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited, to improve our website. For those who voluntarily submit contact forms or other information, we collect the data provided. Wix.com is a third-party vendor.

How we use your information

The school uses the information it collects for the following legitimate and educational purposes:

To manage the admissions and enrollment process.
To provide for the student's education, health, and safety, including creating Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) when needed.
To communicate with students and families about school news, events, and academic progress.
To process tuition and manage billing.
To operate and maintain the school's website and other technology platforms.
To administer internal school operations and fulfill legal and contractual obligations.
To develop and support our alumni community.
For general fundraising activities to support the school's mission.

Sharing your information

We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with third parties only in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers: We use third-party vendors for certain services, such as online learning platforms, payment processing, or directory services. These vendors are required to protect student data and are restricted from using it for any non-educational purposes, such as targeted advertising.
Educational records transfer: We may disclose student records to other schools to which a student is transferring.
Legal requirements: We will disclose information when required to do so by law, in response to a court order, or to protect the safety of students or others.

Website and online activity

Children under 13: Consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. Our website is not intended for children under 13, and inquiry forms or online applications must be completed by a parent or guardian.
Cookies: Wix (website builder) uses cookies to enhance website functionality and user experience. Wix.com is a third-party vendor.
External links: Our website may contain links to external sites not controlled by Tillery Christian Academy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites.

Student directory and publications

We publish student achievements and activities in school publications, press releases, and on our website and social media. This may include a student's name, photo, and details of their participation. Families have the right to request that their child's information be excluded from public publications and directories.

Security

The school employs commercially reasonable physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect the confidentiality and security of personal information.

Family and student rights

Parents or eligible students have the following rights regarding personal information held by the school:

Right to inspect records: You have the right to review your child's education records upon request.
Right to request correction: You may request that the school amend records you believe are inaccurate or misleading.
Right to opt-out: You may opt out of the disclosure of your child's directory information for public publication.
Right to access: We will provide access to information that we have collected about you upon request.

SMS Terms of Service

By opting into SMS from a web form or other medium, you are agreeing to receive SMS messages from Tillery Christian Academy. This includes SMS messages for k-12 education. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. See privacy policy at https://www.tillerychristianacademy.com/general-5. Message HELP for help. Reply STOP to any message to opt out.

Changes to this policy

The school reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact the school at:

Tillery Christian Academy

857 Pee Dee Avenue Norwood, NC 28128

tillerychristianacademy@gmail.com

704-680-7944