Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy (BELA) Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 2024
At Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy (BELA), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our students, staff, and community members. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share personal data and explains the rights and choices you have regarding your information.
1. What is Personal Data at BELA?
At BELA, we consider any data related to an identifiable student, staff member, or community member as “personal data.” This includes information such as:
– Name, address, and contact details
– Academic records and enrollment details
– Health and medical information
– Attendance records
– Digital activities (e.g., use of school-provided devices)
– Photographs or videos used for school purposes
2. Your Privacy Rights at BELA
We respect your rights to know, access, correct, transfer, restrict processing, or delete your personal data. If you choose to exercise these privacy rights, you have the right not to be treated in a discriminatory manner or receive a lesser degree of service from BELA. You may withdraw consent at any time if you previously agreed to share your data.
To exercise your privacy rights and choices, please contact us at info@belahs.org
3. Personal Data BELA Collects from You
BELA collects personal data to fulfill our mission of providing a safe and effective learning environment. The types of data we collect depend on your relationship with BELA and how you interact with us. This may include:
– Student Information: Enrollment details, academic performance, attendance records, health information, and extracurricular activities.
– Parent/Guardian Information: Contact details and emergency contacts.
– Staff Information: Employment details, professional qualifications, and payroll data.
– Device and Usage Data: Information about how school-provided devices are used, including login information, browsing history, and application usage.
4. How BELA Uses Your Personal Data
BELA uses your personal data for the following purposes:
– Educational Administration: To manage enrollment, track academic progress, and monitor attendance.
– Student Safety and Wellbeing: To ensure a safe environment and provide appropriate health services.
– Communication: To send important updates, communicate with parents and guardians, and provide school-related information.
– Compliance with Legal Obligations: To comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
– Improve Educational Services: To analyze and enhance the quality of our educational offerings and support services.
5. Sharing of Personal Data
BELA is committed to maintaining the privacy and security of personal data. We do not share personal data with third parties for marketing or other external purposes. Personal data is only shared in the following circumstances:
– Government Authorities: BELA may share personal data with local, state, or federal government authorities solely to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
Emergency Situations: In an emergency, we may share information to protect the health or safety of our students, staff, or community members.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties
6. Protection of Personal Data at BELA
BELA employs administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We regularly review and update our security practices to ensure they meet the highest standards.
7. Student and Child Privacy
BELA is committed to safeguarding the privacy of minors. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Parents and guardians have the right to access and control their children’s educational records.
If we collect personal data from a child under the age of 13, we obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing the data.
8. Cookies and Online Data
If BELA’s websites or online platforms use cookies or similar technologies, we will provide information about their use, including how to disable them if you choose.
9. Transfer of Personal Data
Your personal data may be transferred to and stored on servers outside your country of residence to provide educational services effectively. BELA ensures that any transfer of data complies with applicable data protection laws.
10. Updates to this Privacy Policy
BELA may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will provide notice of any material changes on our website or through direct communication.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or BELA’s privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer at:
– Email: info@belahs.org
– Phone 347-473-8830
– Mail: Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy
(BELA) Charter High School
125 Stuyvesant Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11221