Last Updated: March 24, 2025

INTRODUCTION

Hickman Schools (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to our website, hickmanschools.org, including students, parents, staff, and community members. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and disclose information obtained through our website.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information You Provide to Us

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

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Student identification information
• Account credentials for parent/student portals
• Information provided through forms, surveys, or other interactive features

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• Browser type and operating system
• IP address and device information
• Pages visited and features used
• Date and time of visits
• Referring websites
• Cookie information

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

• Providing educational services and resources
• Communicating with students, parents, and staff
• Managing student and parent accounts
• Improving our website and services
• Ensuring the security and functionality of our website
• Complying with legal obligations, including FERPA and COPPA

INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We do not sell personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• School district employees with a legitimate educational interest
• Service providers who help us operate our website and educational services
• Third parties as required by law or to protect our rights
• Third parties with your consent

Educational Service Providers

We may share information with educational service providers who offer services through our website. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are restricted from using the information for purposes other than providing services to Hickman Schools.

STUDENT PRIVACY

We are committed to protecting student privacy in compliance with applicable laws, including:

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• State student privacy laws

We only collect personal information from students under 13 with parental consent or as permitted by law.

DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information in our possession from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites.

YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing, correcting, or deleting your information
• Restricting or objecting to certain processing activities
• Withdrawing consent where applicable
• Receiving a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Hickman Schools
13306 Fourth Street
Hickman, CA 95323
Ph: (209) 874-9070