An independent school in Middletown, DE for students in Preschool through Grade 8

St. Anne's Episcopal School

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING TEXT MESSAGING DATA

St. Anne's Episcopal School ("we," "us," or "our") DOES NOT share customer opt-in information, including phone numbers and consent records, with any affiliates or third parties for marketing, promotional, or any other purposes unrelated to providing our direct services. All text messaging originator opt-in data is kept strictly confidential.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information. We may collect your name, email address, phone number, and physical address; payment information when you pay an application fee, tuition, or event registration (card details are handled by the applicable payment processor and are not stored by the school); opt-in records and timestamps for all communication channels; and information you provide in admissions, inquiry, tour, visit, or event forms.

Non-Personal Information. We may collect your IP address, browser type, device information, website usage patterns and analytics, and information from cookies and similar technologies.

Family and Visitor Communications. We may retain records of inquiries, admissions communications, tour or visit details and preferences, event registrations, and feedback.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Providing and improving school programs, admissions support, events, and related services;
  • Processing application fees, tuition, and event registration payments through third-party payment providers;
  • Communicating about admissions inquiries, school updates, events, weather-related closures, and other communications related to our programs and services;
  • Enhancing website functionality and user experience;
  • Security and fraud prevention; and
  • Maintaining records of communication preferences and consent.

3. SMS Messaging & Compliance

Text Message Program Terms & Conditions

Our text message program is for parents, guardians, and other adults who opt in to receive admissions communications, school updates, event reminders, weather and closing alerts, and other communications related to school programs and services.

Opt-In & Consent

You will receive text messages only if you explicitly opt in. Consent may be collected through website forms with a dedicated SMS consent checkbox, and we maintain timestamped consent records. We comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and applicable laws.

By providing your phone number and submitting any form on this website, you consent to receive SMS text messages from St. Anne's Episcopal School regarding admissions inquiries, school updates, and other communications related to our programs and services. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe from text messages. Reply HELP for assistance. Mobile information (including phone numbers) will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. For questions, contact us at stannesde.org">admissions@stannesde.org or 302-378-3179.

Opt-Out Instructions

Reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe. We will process opt-outs immediately and send a final confirmation message. After opting out, you will receive no further messages unless you rejoin the program through the original sign-up process.

Message Frequency & Content

Message frequency varies. Messages are directly related to admissions inquiries, school programs, events, weather or closing alerts, and other school services. We do not promise or send promotional content without specific consent.

Help & Support

Reply HELP for assistance or contact stannesde.org">admissions@stannesde.org or 302-378-3179.

Carrier Information

Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Supported carriers include AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and most regional carriers.

SMS Data Protection Statement

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties. We implement strict data protection measures.

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. St. Anne's is a nonprofit school and does not sell personal information or share it for targeted advertising.

Service Providers. We may share information with third-party vendors that help operate our website, process application fees, tuition, or event registrations, provide scheduling or form functions, or deliver SMS messages you consented to receive. These providers are expected to protect information and use it only to provide contracted services.

Legal Compliance. We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with law, legal process, or a valid governmental request, or to protect rights, safety, and security.

Business Transfers. If the school or substantially all of its assets were reorganized or transferred, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.

All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties, excluding aggregators and providers of the Text Message services.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including encryption in transit and at rest where supported, secure access controls and authentication, regular security assessments, employee training, breach notification protocols, and secure backups and disaster recovery practices. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze site traffic and user behavior, remember preferences, improve functionality, and measure effectiveness. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may limit certain features.

Do Not Track. There is no common industry standard for responding to Do Not Track signals, and this website does not currently respond to them.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information; opt out of marketing emails; opt out of SMS by replying STOP; request information about processing; withdraw consent; or lodge a complaint. Contact us using Section 10.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. This policy applies only to information collected by St. Anne's Episcopal School.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will be posted at stannesde.org/privacy-policy">stannesde.org/privacy-policy with its effective date. We may notify you of significant changes by email or a website notice.

10. Contact Us

St. Anne's Episcopal School Address: 211 Silver Lake Road, Middletown, DE 19709 Phone: 302-378-3179 Email: stannesde.org">admissions@stannesde.org Website: stannesde.org Privacy Policy: stannesde.org/privacy-policy">stannesde.org/privacy-policy

11. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

This website is intended for adults and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information online directly from children under 13 without parental consent. Information about a child submitted through an admissions or inquiry form is provided by the child's parent or guardian. A parent or guardian may contact stannesde.org">admissions@stannesde.org to review or request deletion of their child's information, consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

12. Student Records, Photographs and Directory Information

Enrolled-student education records are governed by separate school policies and applicable education law, not this policy. Photos, names, and directory information published on the website or school social media are handled through school policies and signed consent forms. Questions should be directed to the school office.

13. Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy and as required by law. Inquiry information that does not lead to an application is kept for a limited period. Enrollment records follow the school's records retention practices.

By using our website and services, you consent to this Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions