BSE Privacy Policy

Broad Spectrum Education (BSE) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our students and their families. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with New York State laws and regulations. 

By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information: We collect personal information that you provide to us when enrolling in our programs, including but not limited to: 

• Student’s name, age, and date of birth
• Parent/Guardian’s name and contact information
• Address
• Email address
• Phone number
• Educational records and assessments
• Medical and health information, as necessary

1.2 Usage Information: We may collect information about how you use our website and services, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Pages visited
• Date and time of access

2. Use of Information

2.1 Providing Services: We use the information collected to deliver and improve our educational programs and services. This includes:

• Enrolling students in programs
• Communicating with parents/guardians and students
• Customizing educational content and support
• Monitoring and assessing student progress

2.2 Administrative Purposes: Information may be used for administrative purposes such as:

• Billing and payment processing
• Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
• Conducting evaluations and research to improve our services

3. Disclosure of Information

3.1 With Your Consent:We may share your personal information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.

3.2 Service Providers:We may disclose information to trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business and providing our services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.

3.3 Legal Requirements:We may disclose personal information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

3.4 Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of BSE, our students, or others.

4. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to ensure the protection of your personal information. These measures include:

• Secure storage of records
• Use of encryption technologies
• Access controls to limit access to information to authorized personnel only
• Regular audits and assessments of our data protection practices

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When personal information is no longer required, we securely delete or destroy it.

6. Accessing and Updating Information

Parents/Guardians have the right to access and update their personal information. If you wish to review or correct your information, please contact us at the details provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Minor’s Privacy

BSE services are designed for students, including minors. We collect personal information about minors only with the consent of a parent or guardian. We encourage parents/guardians to monitor their children’s use of our services and participate in their educational activities.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

BSE reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on our website. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through our services. Continued use of our services after changes have been made constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Acknowledgment of Understanding

By clicking the check box below, you acknowledge that you have read and understand BSE's Privacy Policy, and agree to the policies described above.

By typing your first and last name here, you acknowledge that this action serves as your official signature. This electronic signature holds the same legal weight and validity as a handwritten signature on the BSE Privacy Policy Agreement.

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