Ottawa Area ISD Board Policies
District Website Data Privacy
Policy #2165
Purpose
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District public websites [aka, “websites,”] are primarily designed to provide information and access to our services and programs. From time to time, departments may wish to provide links to other sites such as job posting sites, those that provide state or federal government information, or additional information about the community, including events and local news. This policy communicates our organization’s commitment to protecting the privacy of sensitive and confidential information submitted through our websites by employees, students and other visitors.
What Personal information We Collect; How and When We Collect It
Our goal is to collect the minimum amount of information necessary. We collect information you provide us through website pages, lead forms, newsletter sign-ups and other digital platforms. OAISD does not knowingly solicit or collect the personal information of children under the age of 13 on this website or any other digital channel. Children under the age of 13 are not permitted to submit an inquiry form to the District.
Usage Information, Site Activity and Location Information
OAISD may automatically collect information regarding the actions taken on the website and other digital platforms (“Usage Information”). Usage Information helps us understand our users’ needs and improve our website and its functionality. We also may use Usage Information for general communication or marketing purposes such as contacting you about our services and programs. This Privacy Policy in no way restricts or limits our collection and use of Usage Information, and we may share Usage Information about our users with third parties for various purposes, including to help us better understand your needs and improve our website.
Disclosure of User Information
We may disclose user information pursuant to legal requirements and to comply with our school/district rules and policies. We also may share information with third party vendors providing services to us in our operations. OAISD uses cloud-based software to efficiently assist the District in its operations. Most information, including personal information, is processed and/or stored in these systems. These cloud-based software providers also have their own security policies, terms of use and privacy policies.
Changes to Privacy Statement
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District may update or change this policy at any time. Your continued use of our public websites after any such changes indicates your acceptance of these changes.