Privacy Notice for Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools
Effective Date: 1 August 2025
Introduction
Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools (“the District”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our students, staff, and visitors.
This Privacy Notice outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to safeguard your information in compliance with relevant legislation.
Information Collection
Types of Information Collected:
• Personal Information: Includes names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and birth dates, collected during school registration, program enrollment, or other interactions.
• Educational Records: As defined under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”), includes grades, transcripts, class lists, student schedules, student discipline records, and special education records.
• Digital Information: Includes IP addresses, device identifiers, and browsing activities, collected through our websites and educational platforms.
Sources of Information:
• Directly from Individuals: Through forms, websites, and school-related interactions.
• Through Technology: Automatically from your devices as you interact with our websites and educational applications.
Use of Collected Information
Purpose of Processing:
• Educational Services: To provide and manage educational programs.
• Administration: For school operations, including administration of activities, safety, and communication between staff and families.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with legal obligations, including but not limited to FERPA.
- Improvement of Services: To enhance the educational and administrative services offered by the District.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
With Whom and Why We Share Data:
• Within the District: Among teachers, administrators, and staff as necessary for educational and operational purposes.
• Third-Party Service Providers: With vendors and service providers who assist in managing our operations and services, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
• Governmental Authorities: When required by law or to protect the safety and security of our students and staff.
Data Security Measures:
• Implementing physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect personal and educational information.
• Training employees and contractors on data security
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level.
Changes to This Privacy Notice
We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Notice at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Notice on this page.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or our treatment of personal information, please contact us at:
• Email: privacy@nfschools.org
• Phone: 330-333-5100
• Postal Address: 909 1/2 Milton Blvd., Newton Falls, Ohio 44444
By using the Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Notice.
By providing a telephone number and submitting that to us, you are consenting to be contacted by SMS text message. Message & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out of further messaging.