Privacy Policy

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Darchai Menachem ("School," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of the families, students, donors, staff, and visitors who interact with our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

• Submit an admission application — including parent and guardian names, student name and date of birth, home address, phone number, email address, emergency contacts, and educational history
• Fill out a contact form or request a school tour — including your name, email address, and phone number
• Make a charitable donation — including your name, mailing address, and email address
• Apply for employment — including your name, contact details, and any information you submit as part of the application
• Log in to the Parent Portal — including your account credentials and information associated with your student's record

We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and general usage data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Review and process student admission applications
• Communicate with families about enrollment, school events, and programs
• Schedule and confirm school tours
• Process donations and send tax acknowledgment letters
• Operate the Parent Portal and maintain student records
• Evaluate job applicants
• Maintain and improve our website
• Comply with applicable legal obligations
• Respond to your questions and requests

We do not sell your personal information to third parties, and we do not use it for targeted advertising.

3. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support basic site functionality and to understand how visitors use our site. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect certain website features.

4. Student Records and FERPA

Student education records are protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Parents and eligible students have the right to inspect and review education records, request corrections to inaccurate information, and consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information, except as otherwise permitted by FERPA.

For FERPA-related requests regarding student education records, please contact the school office directly.

5. Children's Privacy

Our public website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through the website. All admission applications and enrollment information for minors must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us without parental consent, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, but we are committed to protecting the information entrusted to us.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by applicable law. Student education records are retained in accordance with New York State education regulations. Donor records are retained for a minimum of seven years for tax and charitable reporting purposes.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us directly. You may also unsubscribe from school communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify families by email or through the Parent Portal. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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