Privacy Policy

Data Controller

Jackson Public Schools acts as the Data Controller of your personal information. Our legal basis for collecting and using the personal data outlined in this Privacy Policy depends on the type of information we collect and the context in which it is collected. We may process your information because:

• It is necessary to perform a contract with you
• You have given us consent to do so
• The processing is in our legitimate interests
• We are required to comply with legal obligations

Data Retention

Jackson Public Schools will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain and use your information to the extent required to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

Your Data Protection Rights (EEA Residents)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you are entitled to certain data protection rights. If you would like to know what personal information we hold about you, or if you would like your data removed from our systems, please contact us.

Your Rights

You have important rights regarding your personal information. These rights allow you to understand, control, and manage how your data is collected, used, and shared. They include:

• Right of Access – You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification – You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure – You can request that we delete your personal information.
• Right to Object – You can object to the way we process your information.
• Right to Restriction – You can request that we limit the processing of your information in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability – You can request that your information be transferred to another organization or directly to you.
• Right to Withdraw Consent – Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

Like many websites, Jackson Public Schools uses log files as part of its standard operating procedures. These files record information about visitors when they access our website. This practice is common among hosting companies and is a standard component of hosting services’ analytics.

The information collected through log files may include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
• Browser type
• Internet Service Provider (ISP)
• Date and time stamps
• Referring and exit pages
• Number of clicks

This information is not linked to any personally identifiable data. Instead, it is used for purposes such as analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking how visitors navigate our website, and gathering broad demographic insights.

Jackson Public Schools does not use cookies for tracking purposes.

You can choose to have your computer notify you each time a cookie is sent, or you can choose to disable cookies entirely. This can be done through your browser settings. Since each browser is slightly different, please refer to your browser’s Help Menu for instructions on how to modify cookie preferences.

Please note that if you turn cookies off, some features that help make your experience on our site more efficient may not function properly.

Third-party ad servers or ad networks may use technologies such as cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons in their advertisements and links that appear on the Jackson Public Schools website. These technologies are sent directly to your browser and automatically collect your IP address. They are used to analyze the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and to personalize the advertising content you see on other websites.

Please note that Jackson Public Schools has no access to or control over these cookies or other technologies.

The Jackson Public Schools Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party advertisers or other websites. We recommend that you consult the privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices. These policies may also provide instructions for opting out of certain tracking methods.

If you wish, you can disable cookies through your browser settings. For specific instructions on managing cookies, please refer to your browser’s official website or Help Menu.

Protecting children’s privacy online is one of our top priorities. We encourage parents and guardians to actively observe, participate in, and guide their children’s online activities.

Jackson Public Schools does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that your child has provided such information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately. We will make every effort to promptly remove that information from our records.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through the Jackson Public Schools website (https://www.jpsk12.org/) and other online activities directly associated with it. It is valid for visitors to our website with respect to the information they share and/or that we collect online.

This policy does not apply to any information collected offline or through channels other than our official website.