Effective Date: May 8, 2025
Ocean Township School District (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, parents, educators, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information obtained through our website, www.otsdk6.org, and ensures compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and other applicable laws.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: Parent/guardian names, phone numbers, and other contact information submitted via forms.
- Student Information: Collected through secure platforms with proper consent.
- Automatically Collected Data: Browser type, IP address, and usage via cookies or analytics tools.
2. How We Use the Information
- To communicate with parents, staff, and community members.
- To support student learning and deliver educational services.
- To improve website performance.
- To comply with legal requirements.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell personal information. We may share data with:
- Authorized Educational Partners for educational purposes.
- Law Enforcement as required by law or to protect our users.
4. SMS Service Information
Ocean Township School District may send SMS (text) messages to parents, guardians, and staff members for purposes such as emergency alerts, school closings, attendance notifications, and important district announcements.
By providing your mobile phone number to the school district, you consent to receive automated and/or manual SMS communications. Message frequency may vary depending on the nature of district operations and events.
Message and data rates may apply. Check with your mobile carrier for more information regarding your specific plan.
We do not share or sell your phone number to third parties. Your number is used strictly for official school-related communication.
5. SMS Opt-Out
You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us.
After opting out, you will no longer receive text communications from the district unless you re-enroll by contacting the school directly or replying START to rejoin (if applicable).
For help or questions regarding SMS messages, please contact the school office.
6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. Parents/guardians may:
- Review or delete their child’s personal information.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
8. Links to Third-Party Sites
We may link to third-party resources. We encourage users to review their privacy policies as we are not responsible for their content.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy and will post any changes on this page with a revised effective date.
10. Contact Information
Ocean Township School District
64 Railroad Avenue
Waretown, NJ 08758
Phone: (609) 693-3131
Website: www.otsdk6.org
