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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Our Commitment to Privacy
St. Martin Parish School District is dedicated to protecting the privacy of students, parents, staff, and community members. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information gathered through our official website, portals, and online services in compliance with federal and state privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA).
1. Information We Collect
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Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided): We do not collect personal information (such as names, mailing addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses) unless voluntarily provided by the user-such as when completing online applications, submitting inquiry or support forms, signing up for newsletters, or contacting district staff through the site.
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Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected): When you visit our website, our servers automatically collect non-personally identifiable technical data, including:
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Browser type and operating system
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Pages visited, date and time of access, and referring website addresses
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2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and technical tracking mechanisms to remember user preferences, analyze traffic patterns to improve site functionality, and support security features. You may disable cookies through your web browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain interactive site features.
3. How We Use Information
St. Martin Parish School District uses collected information strictly to:
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Respond to parent/community inquiries and administrative support requests.
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Improve website functionality, accessibility, and user experience.
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Communicate official news, announcements, and emergency updates to families, students, and staff.
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Deliver educational operations and process district applications.
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share personal information with third parties for commercial or marketing purposes.
4. Protection of Student Data (FERPA Compliance)
The district fully complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Student data collected or transmitted through our website is handled with high standards of security and confidentiality.
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Parent Rights: Parents, guardians, and eligible students have the right to inspect, review, and request amendments to the student’s education records maintained by the district.
5. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
In compliance with COPPA, we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent or appropriate school-district authorization acting on behalf of parents for educational purposes. Student personal information is never used for commercial profiling.
6. Third-Party Links & Software Vendors
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External Links: Our site contains links to third-party educational platforms and external resources. St. Martin Parish School District is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Users should review the privacy policies of those individual platforms.
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Contracted EdTech Vendors: Third-party software tools used for school operations (e.g., gradebooks, registration portals) are bound by contractual agreements with the district to protect student data confidentiality under FERPA and accessibility standards under WCAG 2.1 AA.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical, physical, and organizational safeguards to protect user information from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no digital system or Internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through our website.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal standards or district procedures. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our site after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified policy.
9. Privacy Questions & Contact Information
For questions regarding this privacy policy, data protection practices, or to exercise your rights under FERPA, please contact:
St. Martin Parish School Board
P.O. Box 1000
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Email: webmaster@saintmartinschools.org
Phone: 337-332-2105