Last Updated: November 2025

Amigos Por Vida – Friends For Life Public Charter School (“we,” “our,” or “the School”) is committed to protecting the privacy of students, families, and individuals who submit information through our digital platforms, including online forms, advertising lead forms, email submissions, and school enrollment requests. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1. Personal contact information (e.g., full name, email address, phone number, address)

2. Student-related information (e.g., grade level, enrollment interest)

3. Parent/guardian information (e.g., relationship to student, preferred language)

4. Information submitted through Meta lead forms or our website

5. Technical data such as IP address, device type, browser type, and location data

We do not request or store sensitive information such as Social Security Numbers, immigration status, or medical records through digital lead forms.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information collected may be used to:

1. Contact you regarding enrollment inquiries, admissions steps, and school updates

2. Provide information about programs, events, and communication from school staff

3. Improve user experience on our website and marketing platforms

4. Maintain accurate records for recruitment and school communications

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share information only under the following circumstances:

1. With authorized school staff and administrators involved in admissions or communication

2. With service providers who support school operations (e.g., communication platforms)

3. When required by law, including compliance with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

We do not share information with advertisers, data brokers, or unrelated organizations.

4. Privacy & Student Data Compliance

Our handling of student-related data complies with:

1. FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

2. COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) when applicable

3. State and federal education privacy regulations

Parents and legal guardians may request access, updates, or deletion of their student’s information as permitted by law.

5. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse. Data may be stored in secure systems provided by the School or authorized vendors.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose, meet compliance requirements, or maintain school communication records. Information submitted but not enrolled may be securely deleted upon request.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parental consent. Lead forms are intended for parents or legal guardians.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your residency, you may request:

1. Access to the information collected about you or your child

2. Correction of inaccurate information

3. Deletion of personal information, when permitted by law

4. Opt-out of communications

Requests may be sent to: info@amigosporvida.com

9. Contact Information

Amigos Por Vida – Friends For Life Public Charter School
5503 El Camino Del Rey St, Houston, TX 77081
Phone: 713-349-9945
Fax: 713-349-0671
Email: info@amigosporvida.com
Website: amigosporvida.com

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. Continued use of our forms or website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.