TERMS & PRIVACY

Parkway Christian Academy maintains this website www.pcalakeland.org ("the Site") and the information and materials on the Site ("Content").

Disclaimer

Whilst Parkway Christian Academy takes care to ensure the accuracy of the Content, to the extent permitted by law, Parkway Christian Academy assumes no legal liability for and does not warrant that the information contained on this website is accurate or complete, or that these web pages will be free from errors or that their availability will be uninterrupted. Parkway Christian Academy hereby expressly disclaims and excludes all express and implied warranties, terms, or conditions not stated herein, so far as such exclusion or disclaimer is permitted under applicable law. Parkway Christian Academy excludes all liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by any errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. This disclaimer is without prejudice to any claims for fraudulent misrepresentation, personal injuries, or death.

Restrictions on Use of Content

The Content of this website and all copyright and other intellectual property rights therein belong to Parkway Christian Academy or its Content providers. You are hereby granted permission to access the Site and print a copy of the Content as a record of your visit. All other use of the Site and its Content, including modification, publication, transmission, creation of derivative works, incorporation into another website, or reproducing the Site or the Content (whether by linking, framing, or any other method) is not permitted without Parkway Christian Academy’s prior express written consent.

PRIVACY POLICY

This privacy policy (this "Policy") explains how personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by Parkway Christian Academy ("Parkway Christian Academy," "we," "our," or "us"). This Policy applies to visitors and users ("you") of Parkway Christian Academy's website. By visiting or using the Site, to the extent permitted by applicable law, you are consenting to us gathering and processing information about you in accordance with this Policy, although consent may not be required for all the elements described herein.

This Policy does not cover third parties or their services, and we do not take responsibility for how such third parties may use any information they collect. For information about third-party privacy practices, please consult them directly.

I. Information We Collect

Personal Information
We may collect the following categories of personal information you provide to us: name, title, email address, postal address, phone number (including mobile), children’s names, job role, marketing responses, admissions follow-ups, and other information you provide through the Site or third-party platforms.

We do not proactively collect sensitive personal information such as health-related or financial data via the Site. However, you may voluntarily provide certain preferences or information through the Site.

If you are an existing Parkway Christian Academy family, we may combine your Site data with previously collected information for the purposes described in this Policy.

Device Information
When you visit the Site, some information is automatically collected from your device (e.g., OS, browser type, language, settings, etc.), including your activity on the Site through technologies such as cookies and web beacons.

Location Information
We may receive your approximate location (e.g., city or neighborhood) when you use the Site. This helps us improve user experience and content relevancy.

II. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • Fulfill the services and functionality you request

  • Communicate regarding inquiries, updates, and confirmations

  • Follow up on comments or questions

  • Send promotional or informational communications (as permitted)

  • Improve the Site experience

  • Tailor content to your preferences

  • Perform analytics

  • Prevent fraud and ensure legal compliance

If you don’t provide certain information, we may be unable to fulfill your request.

We may also combine personal, device, and location data to better serve and personalize your experience, applying all relevant safeguards.

Electronic Communications
We may contact you via email, SMS, or push notifications regarding school events, updates, or marketing. You may opt out at any time (see “Your Choices”).

Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to meet these purposes and legal obligations.

III. How We Share Your Information

We do not share your information except as described here:

  • As required by law, court order, or government request

  • To protect Parkway Christian Academy's rights or those of others

  • With your consent

Information You Share Socially
If you connect or engage via third-party platforms (e.g., social media), please understand those services operate under their own privacy policies.

IV. Security of Your Information

Parkway Christian Academy takes reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your data. While transmissions of sensitive data (like credit card info) are encrypted via secure third-party providers, no system is entirely secure. We do not store credit card information ourselves.

You play a part in keeping your account secure by not sharing your login credentials.

Storage of Information
Our hosting operations are based in the U.S., though third-party services may involve international data transfers. We only allow this when adequate protections are in place (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses).

V. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and support marketing efforts. Third-party services may also use tracking technologies subject to their own privacy policies.

Only strictly necessary cookies are allowed without your consent; others require your permission.

VI. Your Choices

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails via the “unsubscribe” link or by opting out where applicable.

Note: Even if you opt out of promotional emails, we may still contact you with service-related information.

VII. Your Rights

You may request:

  • Access to your personal data

  • Corrections to your personal data

  • Cessation of direct marketing use

  • Withdrawal of consent for any consent-based use

We’ll respond to your requests in accordance with applicable laws and inform you if we decline a request (with reason).

VIII. Links to Other Websites

The Site may link to external websites not owned by Parkway Christian Academy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

IX. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy as needed. Updates become effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise required by law. Any material changes will be communicated clearly and may require renewed consent.

X. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Policy or your personal data:

Website: www.pcalakeland.org

Email: info@pcalakeland.org

We aim to respond within 30 days.

Need to escalate a concern?
You may also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk or via their helpline at 0303 123 1113.