Roselle School District 12 Website Privacy Statement

Roselle School District 12 (“the District”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, families, staff, and community members. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our official website (www.sd12.org) and how we comply with Illinois and federal privacy laws.

Information Collected Automatically

Like most school district websites, we use industry-standard tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how our site is used. This information is anonymous and cannot be linked to individual users. Collected data includes:

• Log Files: IP addresses, browser types, Internet Service Provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.

• Cookies: Small text files that "remember" your preferences (e.g., calendar settings). You may disable cookies in your browser, though some website features may not function correctly.

Information You Provide Voluntarily

The District only collects personally identifiable information (PII) when you voluntarily provide it. This may occur when you:

• Complete an online registration or contact form.

• Submit a payment or donation through a secure third-party processor. The District will use this information only for the purpose stated at the time of collection and will not sell or rent this information to third parties.

3. Student Data Privacy (SOPPA Compliance)

In accordance with the Illinois Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA), the District takes additional measures to protect student data.

• Data Privacy Agreements (DPA): The District enters into legally binding agreements with third-party vendors to ensure student data is never sold and is used only for beneficial educational purposes.

• Operator List: A comprehensive list of approved web-based tools and the data they collect is available on our [Data Privacy / SOPPA page].

• Parental Rights: Parents have the right to inspect, review, and request corrections to their child’s "covered information."

Federal Regulatory Compliance

Roselle District 12 adheres to the following federal standards:

• FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act): Protects the privacy of student education records.

• COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act): Limits the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13.

• CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act): The District utilizes filters and firewalls to prevent students from accessing harmful or obscene content online.

Security

We take every precaution to protect your information. When users submit sensitive information via the website, it is encrypted and protected with SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). Servers that store PII are kept in a secure environment. While we strive to protect your personal information, no system is 100% secure, and the District cannot guarantee absolute security.

External Links

Our website contains links to other sites (e.g., educational resources, community partners). Please be aware that Roselle District 12 is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage users to read the privacy statements of any website that collects personally identifiable information.