Privacy Statement Open Bible Christian School Effective Date: March 5, 2026 Last Updated: March 6, 2026

Open Bible Christian School (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all individuals who visit our website and interact with our school community. As a private Christian educational institution, we value trust and stewardship in how we handle personal information.

This Privacy Statement explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly We may collect personal information when you voluntarily submit it through our website, such as:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Information about your child (e.g., grade level of interest, name, age) This typically occurs when you:

• Submit an inquiry or contact form

• Request information or a school tour

• Sign up for newsletters or event notifications

Automatically Collected Information When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type

• Operating system

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Referring website (if applicable)

We use standard technologies such as cookies and similar tracking tools for site functionality, analytics, and performance. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Information from Third Parties We do not knowingly purchase or receive personal information about visitors from third-party data brokers. Any third-party services we use (e.g., Google Analytics, email service providers) are limited to aggregated or anonymized usage data unless you interact directly with those services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect only for legitimate school-related purposes, including:

• Responding to your inquiries and providing information about our programs, admissions, events, and services

• Communicating with prospective families, current families, alumni, donors, and community members

• Sending school newsletters, announcements, event invitations, or spiritual encouragement (only if you have opted in)

• Improving our website and user experience

• Complying with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Sharing of Information

We share personal information only in limited circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us (e.g., website hosting, email platforms, analytics tools) under strict confidentiality agreements

• When required by law, court order, or governmental request

• To protect the rights, property, or safety of the school, our students, staff, or others

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

For information about current or prospective students, please refer to our internal student records policies (available upon request from the school office).

6. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

• Opt out of receiving emails/newsletters at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us

• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and operational exceptions)

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

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., social media, event registration platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

8. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Statement or our privacy practices, please contact:

Open Bible Christian School 3992 N. Oak Street Ext. Valdosta, GA 31605 Phone: (229) 244-6694 Email: openbible@bellsouth.net

Thank you for entrusting us with your information as we partner together to provide Christ-centered education.