Effective Date: 1/1/2015
Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. (“AZACS”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) values your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at https://autismcharter.org.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://autismcharter.org. We are a tuition-free, public charter school network serving students with autism and related disorders in Arizona.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide
We may collect:
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Name, email address, and phone number submitted via forms
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Student information provided for enrollment or program interest
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Donation/payment details via secure third-party processors
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Volunteer or employment application data
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Comments posted on our site
B. Automatically Collected Information
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IP address and browser type
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Device type and operating system
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Website usage data through cookies and analytics
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Location data (from uploaded images, if applicable)
3. Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect the data you enter along with your IP address and browser information for spam detection. An anonymized version of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to display your profile image.
4. Media
If you upload images to the site, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as it may be downloaded by others.
5. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience. This may include remembering your login status, screen preferences, or comment form details. You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.
Examples of cookies used:
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Comment form cookies (1 year)
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Login cookies (2 days or 2 weeks with “Remember Me”)
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Screen settings (1 year)
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Post edit cookies (1 day)
6. Embedded Content
Articles and pages may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, or forms). These act as if you have visited the source site directly and may collect data or track interactions.
7. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share data:
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With trusted third-party service providers who help operate our site
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To process donations, inquiries, or communications
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As required by law or to protect safety and property
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If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email
8. Data Retention
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Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely
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If users register (if applicable), we store their profile data
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Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except their username
9. Your Rights Over Your Data
You can request to:
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Receive an export of personal data we hold about you
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Have your data deleted (excluding information we are legally required to keep)
To submit a request, contact us using the details below.
10. FERPA & Student Data
AZACS complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Student records are protected and shared only with authorized personnel or service providers under legal or contractual obligations.
11. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical steps to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure.
12. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be reviewed by an automated spam detection service. Some data may be processed by third-party tools that support our site’s functionality.
13. Third-Party Links
Our site may link to external websites. AZACS is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting information.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc.
4125 N. 14th St., Phoenix, AZ 85014
Phone: (602) 882-5544
Email: info@autismcharter.org
15. Legal Disclaimer
The content on this website is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not guarantee the accuracy of external links or embedded content. Any third-party services referenced or used are subject to their own terms and privacy policies.
