1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Student and parent/guardian names
• Contact information (email, phone, address)
• Student academic records and performance data
• Date of birth and demographic information
• Payment information for tuition and fees
• Health information (for student welfare purposes)
• Employment information (for staff applicants)

Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our Site:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and operating system
• Usage data and interaction patterns
• Cookies and tracking data (see Section 6)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide educational services and maintain academic records
• Communicate with students, parents, and staff
• Process admissions and enrollment
• Administer school programs and activities
• Ensure student health and safety
• Improve our educational offerings and website
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Conduct internal research and analysis

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information with:

• Educational authorities as required by law
• Third-party service providers (with confidentiality agreements)
• Health professionals (for student welfare)
• Other schools for transfer purposes (with consent)
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Parent organizations (PTA, booster clubs) with consent

4. Protection of Student Data

We adhere to:

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• State-specific student data privacy laws
  We never sell student information or use it for commercial marketing.

5. Data Security Measures

We implement robust security protocols including:

• Encrypted data storage and transmission
• Role-based access controls
• Regular security audits
• Staff training on data protection
• Secure destruction of obsolete records

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses:

• Essential cookies for site functionality
• Analytics cookies to improve user experience
• Limited third-party services (e.g., learning platforms)
  Parents and users can manage cookie preferences through browser settings.

7. Parental Rights and Controls

Parents/guardians may:

• Review their child’s educational records
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Withdraw consent for certain data uses
• Opt-out of non-essential communications

8. Data Retention

We retain records according to:

• Legal requirements for educational institutions
• Operational needs of the academy
• Our document retention policy
  Student records are maintained as required by state education laws.

9. Third-Party Educational Tools

We may use educational platforms that:

• Comply with student privacy laws
• Have appropriate data protection agreements
• Are vetted for educational suitability
  Links to these services will have their own privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We will:

• Notify the school community of significant changes
• Post updated policies with clear revision dates
• Maintain archive of previous versions

11. Contact Information

For privacy concerns or requests:
Innovation Preparatory International Academy
24th Street Sinkor, Airfield Shortcut, Monrovia, Liberia
Phone: +231 777-88-2002
+231 886-88-2006
Email: info@ipreplib.com

This Privacy Policy reflects our commitment to protecting the privacy rights of our learning community while fulfilling our educational mission.