The Grosse Pointe Academy (“GPA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, https://www.gpacademy.org (the “Site”).

This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

Information We Collect

You may visit our website without providing personal information. In certain cases, however, we may collect information when you:

• Complete a form

• Register for an event

• Apply for admission

• Make a donation or payment

• Contact the school

Information collected may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Phone number

• Student information related to admissions or enrollment

• Payment information for donations or transactions

We may also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit the Site, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This information helps us understand website usage and improve our services.

How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests

• Process applications, registrations, or transactions

• Communicate with families, alumni, and community members

• Share school news, events, and updates

• Improve the functionality and effectiveness of our website

• Maintain school records and operations

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

Communications

We may send communications about school events, programs, and fundraising initiatives.

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

• Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails

• Replying STOP to text messages

• Contacting the school directly

Sharing Information

We may share information with trusted service providers who help operate our website or school systems, such as:

• Website hosting providers

• Payment processors

• Technology platforms used by the school

These vendors are required to protect personal information and use it only for the services they provide to GPA.

We may also disclose information when required by law.

Student Privacy

Protecting the privacy of our students and families is a priority.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental or guardian consent. Student information collected through the website is typically limited to admissions inquiries or enrollment forms.

Student names are generally not published on the public portions of our website alongside photographs.

FERPA Rights

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of student education records.

Parents and eligible students have the right to review and request corrections to education records maintained by the school, subject to the limitations and exceptions provided under federal law.

Online Donations and Payments

If you make a donation or payment through our website, you may be asked to provide billing and payment information. These transactions are processed through secure third-party vendors. We encourage you to review their privacy policies as well.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve user experience.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help the website function effectively. You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, although some features of the Site may not work properly.

Learn more about Google’s privacy practices at:
https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/

External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. GPA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical steps to safeguard personal information. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

The Grosse Pointe Academy
171 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
(313) 886-1221
https://www.gpacademy.org