Privacy Policy

At Ignite Entrepreneurship Academy, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our students, families, and staff. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information in compliance with federal and state privacy laws.

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: January 1, 2025

FERPA Compliance

IEA complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records until the student reaches 18 years of age.

Key FERPA Protections:

Right to inspect educational records
Right to request record amendments
Control over information disclosure
Right to file privacy complaints

Information We Collect

Student Information

  • Name, address, phone number, and email address
  • Date of birth and grade level
  • Academic records and assessment data
  • Attendance records
  • Health and medical information (when necessary for student safety)
  • Special education records (when applicable)
  • Disciplinary records

Parent/Guardian Information

  • Contact information (name, address, phone, email)
  • Emergency contact information
  • Volunteer background check information
  • Communication preferences

Website Usage Information

  • IP address and browser information
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referring websites
  • Device and operating system information

How We Use Information

Educational Purposes

  • Providing educational services and instruction
  • Tracking academic progress and assessment
  • Communicating with students and families
  • Ensuring student safety and security
  • Compliance with state and federal education requirements

Administrative Purposes

  • School enrollment and registration
  • Scheduling and attendance tracking
  • Transportation services
  • Food service programs
  • Emergency notifications and communications

Legal Compliance

  • Meeting state reporting requirements
  • Responding to legal requests and court orders
  • Protecting the rights and safety of students and staff
  • Conducting required background checks

Information Protection

Security Measures

  • Secure servers and encrypted data transmission
  • Limited access to authorized personnel only
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Staff training on privacy and data protection
  • Secure physical storage of paper records

Access Controls

  • Role-based access to student information
  • Multi-factor authentication for sensitive systems
  • Regular review of user access permissions
  • Immediate revocation of access for former employees

Information Sharing

Authorized Sharing

  • With other schools when students transfer
  • With state education agencies as required by law
  • With authorized researchers conducting educational studies
  • With service providers under strict confidentiality agreements
  • With law enforcement when required by law or court order

Parental Consent Required

  • Sharing with third parties for non-educational purposes
  • Marketing or commercial use of student information
  • Disclosure to media or publicity purposes
  • Any sharing not specifically authorized by FERPA

Your Rights as Parents

Under FERPA and other privacy laws, parents have specific rights regarding their child's educational information.

Right to Inspect Records

Parents have the right to inspect and review their child's educational records within 45 days of a request.

Right to Request Amendments

Parents may request amendments to records they believe are inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of privacy rights.

Right to Control Disclosure

Parents have the right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information, except where FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

Right to File Complaints

Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures to comply with FERPA.

Right to Opt-Out

Parents may opt-out of directory information disclosure and certain communications.

Directory Information

IEA may disclose "directory information" without prior written consent unless parents have opted out. Directory information includes:

Student name and grade level
Participation in school activities
Awards and honors received
Photographs for school publications
Dates of attendance
Most recent previous school attended

Opt-Out Option: Parents who do not want directory information disclosed must notify the school in writing within 30 days of enrollment or the start of the school year.

Website Privacy Practices

Cookies and Tracking

  • We use essential cookies for website functionality
  • Analytics cookies help us improve our website
  • No personal information is collected without consent

Third-Party Services

  • Google Analytics for website usage statistics
  • Educational platforms with strict privacy agreements
  • All third parties must comply with student privacy laws

Privacy Questions?

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your child's educational records, please contact us:

hlong@igniteutah.org
(801) 901-8520

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes:

  • We will notify families via email
  • Updates will be posted on our website
  • The effective date will be updated

Important: This privacy policy applies to information collected by IEA. Third-party websites linked from our site may have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy practices of any external sites you visit.