Overview
This Privacy Policy applies to Keystone Freedom Academy (“KFA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a Pennsylvania-approved private special education school operating campuses in Warminster and Media, PA. This policy governs our website at keystonefreedomacademy.org and any related digital services we operate.
By using our website or submitting information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.
KFA is subject to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We take both obligations seriously.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address submitted through enrollment inquiry forms, contact forms, or email.
- Student Information: Grade level, educational history, and disability-related information provided voluntarily during the enrollment process.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs — collected automatically via standard web server logs and analytics tools.
- Communications: Any messages, inquiries, or feedback you send to us directly.
- Donation Information: If you donate through Amazing Raise or other platforms, those platforms collect payment information subject to their own privacy policies.
We do not collect sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers or financial account details) through our website.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Responding to enrollment inquiries and communicating with prospective families
- Processing and reviewing student enrollment applications
- Sending school-related communications, updates, and announcements
- Improving our website content, functionality, and user experience
- Complying with legal obligations under Pennsylvania law, FERPA, and IDEA
- Facilitating donations and fundraising activities through authorized third-party platforms
- Responding to requests, questions, or complaints
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
Children's Privacy (COPPA)
Keystone Freedom Academy serves students ages 10–21. Our website is not directed at children under 13 for the purpose of collecting personal information online. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through our website without verifiable parental consent.
All student information we receive is provided by parents, guardians, or authorized school district representatives — not directly by minor students through our website.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 without proper consent, please contact us immediately at contact@keystonefreedomacademy.org and we will promptly delete it.
FERPA & Student Educational Records
As a Pennsylvania-approved private school, KFA complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232g. FERPA affords parents and eligible students (age 18+) the following rights with respect to the student's education records:
- The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of a request.
- The right to request amendment of records believed to be inaccurate or misleading.
- The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information, except where FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
- The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures to comply with FERPA.
To exercise FERPA rights, contact our administrative office at 844-539-3366 or contact@keystonefreedomacademy.org.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt out of non-essential communications at any time
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@keystonefreedomacademy.org. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure HTTPS encryption for all web communications
- Access controls limiting staff access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular review of our data collection and storage practices
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting your rights, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including but not limited to Amazing Raise, Gideon Math & Reading, YouTube, Google Maps, and social media platforms. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit through links on our website.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. When we make material changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Keystone Freedom Academy
626 Jacksonville Rd., Warminster, PA 18974 (Bucks Campus)
606 E Baltimore Ave, Media, PA 19063 (Media Campus)