The Pennfield School (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, pennfield.org.
Information We Collect
When you use our website, we may collect:
- Information you provide: such as when you complete an inquiry form, request information, or sign up for school communications (e.g., name, email, phone number).
- Automatically collected information: such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, typically gathered through cookies or analytics tools.
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. Parents or
guardians who believe their child has provided personal information through our site without consent should contact us immediately.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide you with information about The Pennfield School.
- Respond to inquiries and requests.
- Improve the performance and usability of our website.
- Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
We do not sell or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors use our site. These services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
All third-party vendors with access to student information are contractually required to maintain confidentiality, use information only for educational purposes, and comply with the Rhode Island Student Data Privacy Law (R.I.G.L. § 16-104). We do not allow third parties to use student data for targeted advertising.
Data Retention & Security
We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards consistent with industry standards to protect personal information. Student data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill educational purposes or comply with legal requirements, after which it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
Your Choices
You may choose not to provide personal information through forms, and you may manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
Parents and guardians have the right to access their child’s education records, request corrections, and control disclosure of personally identifiable information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
The Pennfield School
110 Sandy Point Avenue
Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871
Email: contact@pennfield.org
Phone: (401) 849-4646