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Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 5, 2025
1. Introduction
Sanderling Waldorf School ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at sanderlingwaldorf.org or contact us through any of the forms or links on our site. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in the following ways:
Information You Provide Directly
When you fill out a contact form, schedule a tour, submit an application, or register for Summer Camp, you may provide us with personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and information about your child. This information is submitted through forms hosted by HubSpot, our customer relationship management (CRM) platform.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies — small data files stored on your device — and similar technologies to operate the site and understand how visitors use it. Specifically:
- Google Analytics / Google Ads: We use Google's advertising and analytics services to measure site traffic and the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. Google may use cookies to track your activity across websites. You can opt out via Google's opt-out tool.
- HubSpot: HubSpot places cookies to track form submissions and interactions with our site. See HubSpot's Privacy Policy for details.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our site.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and schedule tours or consultations.
- Process enrollment applications and Summer Camp registrations.
- Send you information about our programs, events, and school news (with your consent).
- Improve our website and understand how visitors use it.
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and communicating with you (such as HubSpot), subject to confidentiality agreements. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our school community.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Inquiry and contact form data is managed within HubSpot and may be retained for up to three years unless you request deletion.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete the data we hold about you. California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Information submitted about a child during the enrollment or application process is provided by a parent or guardian and is handled in accordance with this policy.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as HubSpot forms, Instagram, and Yelp). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: