Privacy Policy

Varnum Public Schools (“we,” “our,” or “the district”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all website visitors, including students, parents, staff, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website:
https://www.varnum.k12.ok.us/.

Information We Collect

Our website is primarily informational and is designed to serve students, parents, staff, and the community. We may collect the following types of information:

• Voluntarily Submitted Information: This includes information you provide through forms, such as contact forms, enrollment inquiries, or newsletter sign-ups.
• Automatically Collected Information: We may use analytics tools to gather limited data about your visit, such as IP address, browser type, device used, time spent on the site, and pages visited. This information is used to improve site performance and user experience.

Use of Information

We use the information collected for purposes such as:

• Responding to inquiries or messages submitted through the site
• Sharing important school announcements or updates
• Improving website functionality and content
• Monitoring usage patterns to ensure accessibility and reliability

Third-Party Services

Our website may link to third-party services or platforms, including educational tools, calendars, or social media pages. These services operate independently and may have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies if you choose to interact with those platforms.

Student Privacy

Varnum Public Schools complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding student data privacy, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Personally identifiable information about students is not collected or published on our website without appropriate consent or legal authority.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic functionality and gather anonymous data for website analytics. Users can adjust their browser settings to disable cookies if desired, though some features may be limited.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information submitted through the website. However, no system can guarantee absolute security, and users should take care not to share sensitive personal information online.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, in accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Varnum Public Schools
11929 NS 362
Seminole, OK 74868
Phone: (405) 382-2205