CA Privacy Policy
California Privacy Notice
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
This California Privacy Notice supplements the Privacy Policy of South Bay Classical Academy (“School,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and applies solely to individuals who reside in the State of California (“California residents”). It is provided to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
This notice describes the categories of personal information we collect through our website and online services, the purposes for which the information is used, and the rights available to California residents.
Personal Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following categories of personal information:
Identifiers: name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Internet or electronic activity: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referral URLs
Communications: information submitted through contact forms, inquiry forms, admissions interest forms, or email communications
Donation or transaction-related information: processed securely through third-party payment processors (we do not store full payment card information)
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through our website.
How We Use Personal Information
We may use personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and requests
- To provide information about the School, admissions, programs, or events
- To process donations or other transactions
- To improve website functionality and user experience
- To maintain the security and integrity of our systems
- To comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations
We do not use personal information collected through our website for automated decision-making or profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.
Sharing of Personal Information
We may share personal information with trusted service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- Website hosting and analytics providers
- Form management or communication platforms
- Payment processors (for donations)
These service providers are permitted to use personal information only for performing services for the School and are required to protect it consistent with applicable law.
We do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under the CCPA/CPRA.
Your California Privacy Rights
Subject to certain limitations, California residents have the right to:
- Know the categories of personal information we collect and how it is used
- Request access to personal information we have collected about you
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of personal information, where applicable
- Limit the use or disclosure of sensitive personal information, if applicable
- Not be discriminated against for exercising any privacy right
How to Submit a Privacy Request
To exercise your California privacy rights, you may submit a request by:
- Email: info@southbayclassical.org
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. In certain cases, we may deny or limit requests as permitted by law.
Authorized Agents
You may designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf. We may require proof that the agent is authorized to act for you and may still require verification of your identity.
Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Updates to This Notice
We may update this California Privacy Notice from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated notice.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this California Privacy Notice or our privacy practices, please contact:
South Bay Classical Academy
Email: info@southbayclassical.org