Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2025

Happy Valley Union Elementary School District ("District," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of students, parents, staff, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when individuals access and use the District’s website and its related mobile application (collectively, the "Site").

1. Purpose of the Website and App

The District’s website and mobile application are provided for informational and communication purposes. They are intended to share news, calendars, resources, and general information about District programs and activities.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

The District may collect limited personal information only when voluntarily submitted by a user, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number

This information is typically provided through contact forms, email links, or similar communication tools and is used solely to respond to inquiries or provide requested information.

b. Information We Do Not Collect

The District does not knowingly collect through its website or mobile app:

• Student educational records
• Student personal information
• Social Security numbers
• Financial information
• Biometric data

The Site does not require users to create accounts or log in to access content.

c. Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites and apps, limited non-personal information may be collected automatically, such as:

• Browser type or device type
• Operating system
• Date and time of access
• Pages visited

This information is used only for website/app performance, maintenance, and general usage analysis.

3. Use of Information

Information collected through the Site is used only to:

• Provide District information and services
• Respond to questions or requests
• Improve website and app functionality
• Maintain security and system integrity

The District does not use the Site to market products or services and does not sell personal information.

4. Student Privacy

The District is committed to protecting student privacy and complies with all applicable state and federal laws, including:

• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

The District does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 through the Site. Any student-related information is handled through secure internal systems, not through the public website or app.

5. Third-Party Services

The District’s website and app may utilize third-party service providers for hosting, analytics, or technical support. These providers may have access to limited non-personal information solely for the purpose of providing services to the District.

The District does not permit third parties to use information collected through the Site for advertising or marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

The District uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information collected through the Site. While no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, the District takes appropriate steps to reduce risk.

7. Links to External Sites

The Site may contain links to external websites not operated by the District. The District is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

The District may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on the District’s website and will become effective upon posting.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Happy Valley Union Elementary School District
16300 Cloverdale Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
530-357-2134
 

By using the District’s website or mobile application, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.