Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 5, 2026
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Coastal School collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the https://gocoastalschool.org website (“Site”). This policy applies solely to Coastal School and its website, and not to other Coastal Church properties unless otherwise stated.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://gocoastalschool.org
Coastal School is a ministry of Coastal Church and exists to support students, families, and staff through educational programs and related services.
Personal Identification Information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including but not limited to when Users visit the Site, fill out inquiry or registration forms, apply for enrollment, communicate with staff, or participate in other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on our Site.
Users may be asked for information such as a parent or guardian’s name, student name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or other information relevant to admissions, enrollment, tuition, events, or school communications. Users may visit the Site anonymously. We collect personal identification information only if voluntarily submitted. Refusing to provide personal information may limit participation in certain Site-related activities.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the Site, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the Site may be able to download and extract location data from images on the Site.
Cookies
Our Site may use cookies to enhance User experience.
• If you leave a comment on the Site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies last for one year.
• If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will be set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
• When you log in, cookies are set to save login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last two days; screen options cookies last one year. Selecting “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks.
• If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie may be saved indicating the post ID. This cookie expires after one day.
Users may choose to set their browser to refuse cookies or alert them when cookies are sent. Some portions of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles or pages on this Site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if the visitor had visited the external website.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor interaction with the embedded content, especially if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
How We Use Collected Information
Coastal School may collect and use personal information for the following purposes:
• To respond to inquiries and provide admissions or enrollment information
• To process applications, registrations, tuition, or payments
• To improve customer service and communication
• To personalize User experience
• To improve our Site and services
• To run promotions, surveys, or Site features
• To send emails or communications Users have opted to receive
Registration & Communication Disclaimer
By submitting your information to Coastal School, you are opting in to receive communications by email, phone, or electronic messaging related to admissions, enrollment, school updates, events, and important notifications. You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.
Photo and Video Disclaimer
Photography, video, or audio recording may occur on Coastal School or Coastal Church property during classes, events, or activities and may be used for school-related communications, marketing, or promotional purposes.
Non-Personal Identification Information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with the Site. This may include browser type, device type, operating system, Internet service provider, and other technical information.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the Site or administering services (such as email platforms or payment processors), provided such parties agree to keep this information confidential.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to help recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
For Users who register on the Site (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users may view, edit, or request deletion of their personal information at any time (excluding usernames). Site administrators may also access and edit this information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account on this Site or have left comments, you may request:
• An exported file of the personal data we hold about you
• That we erase personal data we hold about you
This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
How We Protect Your Information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and security practices to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal information.
Sensitive data exchanged between the Site and Users is transmitted over an SSL-secured communication channel and encrypted.
Third-Party Websites
Users may find links on our Site to external websites. We do not control the content or practices of these sites and are not responsible for their privacy policies. Interaction with third-party sites is subject to their own terms and policies.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Coastal School may update this Privacy Policy at any time. When updated, the revised date will be posted at the top of this page. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. Continued use of the Site following the posting of changes will be deemed acceptance of those changes.
If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Site.