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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 21, 2024

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School (“LuHi”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares personal information when you use our services, including our text messaging platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Contact information (such as name, email address, and phone number)
  • Any other information you choose to provide

We also track domain information of visitors to our site to collect statistics on our website’s traffic for usage and trend analysis purposes.  This data enables us to become more familiar with how many people visit our site, what parts of our site they visit most often, etc.   However, we do not link your Internet address to anything identifiable to you as an individual.  The user always remains anonymous in these instances.

When you opt into our text messaging program, we collect:

  • Your phone number
  • Your mobile service provider information
  • Any other information you provide when interacting with our text messaging program.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • Communicate with you about products, services, offers, and events, including with respect to fundraising and school engagements
  • Provide and manage our text messaging services
  • Analyze usage of our text messaging program and improve our communications
  • Administer a contest, promotion, survey or other site features

4. Text Messaging Program and Third-Party Services

We use Tatango (https://www.tatango.com/), a third-party service provider, to manage our text messaging program for fundraising and engagement purposes.  By providing your wireless phone number to us, you agree and consent to receive text messages from LuHi with updates and ways you can support our school.  Message and data rates may apply. 

When you opt into our text messaging program:

  • Your phone number, mobile service provider information, and related opt-in data will be shared with Tatango to facilitate the delivery of messages.
  • Tatango will have access to message delivery information and analytics related to the text messaging campaign.
  • Tatango’s use of this information is governed by their own privacy policy, which can be found at https://www.tatango.com/privacy-policy/.

Mobile Messaging Terms & Privacy

Sign up online or via mobile to receive messages, donation requests, and updates from LuHi.  Message frequency varies.  Message and data rates may apply.  Text STOP to 5164531364 to opt-out.  Support Instructions: For support regarding the Program, text HELP to 5164531364 or email us at development@luhi.org.  Please note that the use of this email address is not an acceptable method of opting out of the program.  T-Mobile is not liable for delayed or undelivered mobile messages.

Important notes about our text messaging program:

  • You have the right to unsubscribe from our messaging group at any time.
  • When you unsubscribe, you will no longer receive messages unless you subscribe again.
  • LuHi is responsible for the content of the messages sent through Tatango’s platform.
  • It is our responsibility to acquire necessary permission to send messages to recipients.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties other than Tatango unless required by law or as outlined in this policy.

You can opt out of these messages at any time by replying STOP or following the instructions that may be provided in the messages to opt out.

We have made efforts to ensure that our privacy practices align with those of Tatango.  However, in the event of any inconsistency between LuHi’s privacy policy and Tatango’s privacy policy regarding the handling of your information for the text messaging program:

  • Tatango’s privacy policy will govern the handling of your information by Tatango.
  • LuHi’s privacy policy will govern the handling of your information by LuHi.
  • We will make reasonable efforts to address and resolve any material inconsistencies that may affect your rights or the handling of your personal information.

We encourage you to review both privacy policies.  If you have concerns about any inconsistencies, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your personal information as follows:

  • With Tatango, our text messaging service provider, as described above.
  • With other vendors, consultants, and service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf.
  • In response to a request for information if we believe disclosure is in accordance with, or required by, any applicable law, regulation, or legal process.
  • If we believe your actions are inconsistent with our user agreements or policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of LuHi or others.
  • We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
  • In the event that LuHi or its assets are transferred, merged, or combined with another organization or entity, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring organization or entity.

We do not sell, trade or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information.  This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.  However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

6. Your Choices and Accessing Your Information

You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions in those communications.  If you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional communications, such as those about your account or our ongoing business relations.

To review or change your information in our text messaging program, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information through technological safeguards (e.g., firewalls, passwords, encryption) and employee training.   To help ensure these security measures are as effective as possible, we do not disclose many specifics about them.  However, please note that no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.

8. Cookie Usage

Cookies are tiny data files that certain pages may place on your system for identification purposes.  These files would be used for site registration and customization for your subsequent visits to our site.  Your web browser may allow you to be notified when you are receiving a cookie, giving you the choice to accept or deny it.  By not accepting cookies, some pages may not be fully functional and you may not be able to access certain information on our site.

9. Third-Party Links

At our discretion, we may include or offer third-party resources on our website.  These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies.  We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites.  Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

10. Online Privacy Policy Only

This online privacy policy applies only to information collected through our website and/or text messaging program, as applicable, and not to information collected offline.

11.  Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may change or amend this privacy policy from time to time.  If we make changes, we will post such changes on this page and revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this.  We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy whenever you access our services to stay informed about our information practices.

12. Your Consent

By using our site and our services, including our text messaging program, you consent to our Privacy Policy, as may be changed or amended.

13. Children’s Privacy and COPPA Compliance

Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School is committed to protecting the privacy of children who use our services.  This section explains our practices regarding children under the age of 13 and our compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

  1. Collection of Information from Children Under 13: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.  If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.
  1. Parental Consent: Before collecting any personal information from a child under 13, we will obtain verifiable parental consent.  This may include: 
  • Requiring a parent or guardian to sign and return a consent form
  • Requiring a parent or guardian to use a credit card in connection with a transaction
  • Having a parent or guardian call a toll-free number staffed by trained personnel
  1. Information Use and Sharing: We will not require a child under 13 to disclose more information than is reasonably necessary to participate in an activity on our website or use our services.
  1. Parental Review and Control: Parents or guardians can review the personal information we have collected from their child, request that we delete it, and refuse to allow any further collection or use of their child’s information.  To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section of this policy.
  1. Text Messaging Program: Our text messaging program is not intended for use by children under 13.  We require individuals to confirm they are 13 or older before opting into this service.
  1. Educational Context: When we use or disclose student personal information that we have collected in the educational context, we comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as well as applicable state laws.

We encourage parents and guardians to talk to their children about safe and responsible use of their personal information online.  If you have questions about our practices regarding children’s privacy, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section of this policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or complaints about our practices, please contact us at:

Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School
131 Brookville Road
Brookville, NY 11545
516-626-1700

We will attempt to acknowledge your complaint within 5 working days and assign a contact person responsible for keeping you informed of the progress of any complaint.

By using our services, including our text messaging program, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.

September 2019:
General
Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School is committed to preserving your right to privacy when you visit our website.

What information do we collect?
We collect information from you when you register on our site, fill out a form, or subscribe to our newsletter.

When registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, mailing address or phone number. You may, however, visit our site anonymously.

We also track domain information of visitors to this site to collect statistics on our website’s traffic for usage and trend analysis purposes. This data enables us to become more familiar with how many people visit our site, what parts of our site they visit most often, etc. However, we do not link your Internet address to anything identifiable to you as an individual. The user always remains anonymous in these instances.

What do we use your information for?
Any of the information we collect from you may be used in one of the following ways: to personalize your experience; to improve our website; to improve customer service; and to process transactions. Your information, whether public or private, will not be sold, exchanged, transferred, or given to any other company for any reason whatsoever, without your consent, other than for the express purpose of delivering the purchased product or service requested by the customer and to send periodic emails. The email address you provide may be used to send you information and updates pertaining to our services, in addition to occasional company news, updates, related information, etc. If at any time you wish to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed instructions for doing so at the bottom of each email sent. We may also at times use the information to administer a contest, promotion, survey or other site features.

How do we protect your information?
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your information when you enter, submit, or access your personal information. (To help ensure these security measures are as effective as possible, we do not disclose many specifics about them.)

Cookie Usage
Cookies are tiny data files that certain pages may place on your system for identification purposes. These files would be used for site registration and customization for your subsequent visits to our site. Your web browser may allow you to be notified when you are receiving a cookie, giving you the choice to accept or deny it. By not accepting cookies, some pages may not be fully functional and you may not be able to access certain information on our site.

Do we disclose any information to outside parties?
We do not sell, trade or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies or protect ours or others rights, property or safety. However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

Third Party Links
At our discretion, we may include or offer third-party resources on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

Online Privacy Policy
Only This online privacy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline.

Your Consent
By using our site, you consent to our Privacy Policy.

Changes to our Privacy Policy
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post such changes on this page.

This policy was last modified on September 19, 2019.

Contacting Us
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us using the information below.

Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School
131 Brookville Road
Brookville, NY 11545
516-626-1700