Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 20, 2025
Swan Academy Homeschool ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information for homeschool families, students, and visitors in accordance with applicable US federal laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Massachusetts state laws, such as those governing student records and data privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our services, website, or programs. By using our services, you consent to the practices described herein.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as names, contact details, student records, and educational preferences, to support homeschooling processes, curriculum design, and events like field trips or social gatherings. We may also gather usage data from our website, including IP addresses and browsing behavior, to improve our offerings. For enrolled students, we maintain records like transcripts and diplomas in compliance with homeschool documentation standards.36
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to personalize curricula, facilitate homeschool guidance, and organize activities, as well as to communicate updates and comply with legal requirements for homeschool education in Massachusetts. We may use aggregated, non-identifiable data to enhance our programs or for internal analytics.
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with trusted service providers for operational purposes, such as payment processing or event coordination, ensuring they adhere to privacy standards. Information may be disclosed as required by law, including to educational authorities under FERPA or Massachusetts regulations for homeschool oversight. In cases involving distance learning tools, we prioritize privacy protections against unauthorized access.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including encryption and secure storage practices aligned with Massachusetts data protection guidelines. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
Your Rights and Choices
Under FERPA and Massachusetts law, parents and eligible students have rights to access, amend, or control the disclosure of educational records. You may request to review, update, or delete your information by contacting us. We respect opt-out requests for marketing communications and provide options to limit data sharing where possible.
Children's Privacy
As an educational provider, we are particularly mindful of protecting children's information. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by obtaining verifiable parental consent for collecting data from children under 13 and limiting its use to educational purposes. Homeschool families are encouraged to review our practices for student data in transcripts and personalized curricula.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or our website, with the updated effective date posted at the top.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Swan Academy Homeschool
North Andover, MA
Email: Katrina@swanacademyhomeschool.com