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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 4, 2026

St. Philip's Episcopal School ("School," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, families, visitors, and website users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your information when you visit our website or communicate with us.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Student information provided during enrollment or inquiries
Any information voluntarily submitted through our website forms or communications
Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect certain information about your visit, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Date and time of access
Website usage statistics

This information is used to improve our website and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries.
Process admissions and enrollment requests.
Communicate with parents, guardians, students, and prospective families.
Send important school announcements.
Provide customer service and support.
Improve our website and school services.
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
SMS Communications

If you choose to provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive text messages, you agree to receive SMS communications from St. Philip's Episcopal School.

These messages may include:

School announcements
Enrollment updates
Event reminders
Attendance notifications
Emergency communications
Appointment reminders
General school information
SMS Opt-In

Users may opt in by voluntarily providing their mobile phone number through an enrollment form, registration form, website contact form, or another authorized school communication process and affirmatively consenting to receive text messages.

Message frequency varies.

Message and data rates may apply.

Reply HELP for assistance.

Reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe from future text messages.

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of enrollment or participation in school activities.

Information Sharing

St. Philip's Episcopal School values your privacy.

We do not sell, rent, lease, trade, or otherwise share your personal information, including your mobile phone number or SMS consent, with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

We may share information only:

With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or communication systems.
When required by law.
To protect the rights, safety, or property of the School or others.

Any service providers receiving information are expected to maintain appropriate security measures and use the information only for the services they perform on behalf of the School.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Although we strive to use commercially reasonable means to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality and analyze visitor traffic.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

Children's Privacy

Protecting children's privacy is important to us.

Our website is intended primarily for parents, guardians, prospective families, alumni, donors, and community members. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental involvement where required by applicable law.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

Your Rights

You may request to:

Review the personal information we maintain about you.
Correct inaccurate information.
Request deletion of information when permitted by law.
Withdraw consent for SMS communications by replying STOP or contacting the School.

Certain information may be retained when required by law or for legitimate educational or administrative purposes.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

SMS Communications

SMS Message Consent

When you opt in to receive SMS communications from St. Philip's Episcopal School, we collect your mobile phone number and any other information necessary to communicate with you via text messages. This information is used solely for school-related communications and is not shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

SMS Message Frequency & Fees

The frequency of SMS messages may vary depending on the type of communication you are receiving, such as school announcements, enrollment updates, event reminders, attendance notifications, emergency alerts, and other school-related information.

Message and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier's pricing plan. Charges may vary for domestic and international messages.

SMS Opt-In

By providing your mobile phone number and affirmatively opting in, you consent to receive SMS text messages from St. Philip's Episcopal School. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of enrollment or participation in school activities.

SMS Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from St. Philip's Episcopal School. Once your opt-out request has been processed, you will no longer receive SMS messages unless you choose to opt in again.

For assistance, reply HELP to any SMS message or contact the School directly.

SMS Privacy Policy

St. Philip's Episcopal School maintains strict privacy policies and is committed to protecting the personal information of our students, families, staff, and website users.

Personal information is not shared, sold, rented, released, or traded with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

All categories of personal information specifically exclude SMS opt-in data and consent. Text messaging originator opt-in data, consent records, and mobile phone numbers collected for SMS communications will not be shared with any third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes. Information is shared only with trusted service providers when necessary to deliver our messaging services or as otherwise required by law.

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

St. Philip's Episcopal School

302 N. Adams Street

Beeville, Texas 78102

Phone: (361) 358-9870

Email: info@stphilipsbeeville.org