American K12 School recognizes the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our students and families. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard data within our online learning environment.

Our practices are designed to comply with all applicable United States federal and state laws governing student data privacy and educational records.

We collect information that is necessary to provide high quality educational services and to fulfill our institutional mission.

• Personal identifiers including full name, birth date, and contact information.
• Academic records including previous transcripts, course progress, and grades.
• Technical data such as IP addresses, browser types, and platform usage metrics.
• Billing information required for tuition processing and financial management.

American K12 School strictly adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. This federal law protects the privacy of student education records and grants parents specific rights.

• The right to inspect and review the student education records maintained by the school.
• The right to request that the school correct records which are believed to be inaccurate.
• The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information.
• The protection of "Directory Information" unless a parent opts out in writing.

We are dedicated to the safety of our youngest learners. In compliance with the Children Online Privacy Protection Act we do not collect personal information from children under thirteen without verifiable parental consent.

• Parental consent is obtained during the initial enrollment process.
• We limit the collection of data to only what is necessary for participation in the educational program.
• Parents can request the deletion of their child data at any time by contacting our privacy office.

Protecting student data is a top priority. We implement a variety of technical and physical safeguards to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of your information.

• Advanced encryption protocols are used for all data transmission and storage.
• Access to student records is restricted to authorized faculty and staff only.
• Regular security audits and system monitoring are conducted to prevent unauthorized access.
• Secure cloud infrastructure provided by industry leading technology partners.

American K12 School does not sell student data to third party marketers. Information is only shared under limited circumstances to support educational delivery.

• Sharing with Learning Management System providers to facilitate online instruction.
• Reporting to accreditation bodies such as Cognia for institutional quality reviews.
• Disclosures required by law or to protect the safety and rights of our students.
• Providing transcripts to colleges and universities upon student or parent request.

We believe in transparency and providing users with control over their personal information.

• You can update your contact information through the student portal at any time.
• You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• You can opt out of non-essential communications while maintaining academic alerts.
• Requests for data deletion are handled in accordance with academic record retention laws.

We honor state specific privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act and the Florida Student Online Personal Information Protection Act. Students residing in these states may have additional rights regarding their data.

Our commitment to excellence and accreditation ensures that we meet or exceed the most rigorous state standards for data protection in the United States.