SMS Privacy Policy
BCS Text Messaging Service Privacy Policy
Last update: 9/4/24
Overview
The Burlington Catholic School privacy statement recognizes the value of privacy of the community members and its guests.
This privacy notice provides specific information on how Burlington Catholic Schools (BCS) text messaging service collects and processes your personal information.
Scope
The notice applies to our practices for gathering and disseminating information related to the BCS text messaging service (“we”, “us”, or “our”) and is meant to provide you an overview of our practices when collecting and processing personal information.
How We Collect Information
We collect personal information in the following circumstances:
- Direct Collection, when you provide information by responding to text messages.
- From BCS sources, when we import your contact information from other BCS systems and sources, such as, PowerSchool and/or FACTS.
What Type of Information We Collect
Direct Collection
We directly collect the following personal information:
- Opt-out preferences
- Content of your text message responses to us.
Collection from BCS Sources
We import personal information from BCS systems and sources. The information includes:
- First and last name
- Phone number
Automated Collection
We automatically collect the following personal information:
- Device status indicating whether a device is available for messaging
- Carrier (e.g. Verizon, AT&T, etc.)
- Country associated with the phone (we are not sending international text messages)
- Delivery status
- Error codes indicating why a message was not delivered (e.g. number associated with a landline, unreachable device, etc.)
How This Information Is Used
We use the personal information we collect to communicate with you regarding BCS operations and services, such as:
- Public Health and Safety, to ensure your well-being or the well-being of others on campus.
- Updates, to keep you informed of important dates or activities specific to your relationship with BCS. (example: notification of snow days etc..)
- Promotional Activities, to share opportunities that may be of interest to you, incentives, discounts, and offerings though a variety of BCS services.
With Whom This Information Is Shared
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may, however, share your personal information in limited circumstances, such as with universities or external service providers that support business activities. Specifically, we share your information with GoTo, which provides the communications platform BCS uses for text messaging services.
We do not share personal data (phone numbers) and consent with third parties/affiliates or partners.
We require our service providers to keep your personal information secure, and do not allow them to use or share your personal information for any purpose other than providing services on our behalf.
We may also share your personal information when required by law, or when we believe sharing will help to protect the safety, property, or rights of the school, members of the school community, and school guests.
What Choices You Can Make About Your Information – SMS Messaging
Message and Data Rates may apply. You can STOP messaging by sending STOP and get more help by sending HELP.
The accuracy of your contact information in PowerSchool is critical for the delivery of text messages. If you wish to update your contact information, email us here.
How Information Is Secured
Burlington Catholic School recognizes the importance of maintaining the security of the information it collects and maintains, and we endeavor to protect information from unauthorized access and damage. Burlington Catholic School strives to ensure reasonable security measures are in place, including physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your personal information.
Privacy Notice Changes
This privacy notice may be updated from time to time. We will post the date our notice was last updated at the top of this privacy notice.
Who to Contact With Questions or Concerns
If you have any concerns or questions about how your personal data is used, please contact the BCS Tech office at info@ourbcs.org or helpdesk@ourbcs.org
