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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Southern Indiana Learning Academy (SILA)

Last updated: 2026-07

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Southern Indiana Learning Academy website. It also tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

We use Your Personal Data to provide and improve the Website, respond to inquiries, support enrollment-related communications, and share information about Southern Indiana Learning Academy. By using the Website, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words with initial capital letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning whether they appear in singular or plural form.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

Account means a unique account created for You to access Our Website, Service, or parts of Our Service, if applicable.

Company, We, Us, or Our refers to Southern Indiana Learning Academy, a program of Bloomfield School District, located at 501 West Spring Street, Bloomfield, IN 47424.

Cookies are small files placed on Your computer, mobile device, or other device by a website. Cookies may contain details of Your browsing history on that website and may be used for functionality, analytics, or other purposes.

Country refers to Indiana, United States.

Device means any device that can access the Website, such as a computer, cellphone, tablet, or other digital device.

Personal Data means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.

Service refers to the Website and related information, forms, communications, or resources provided through the Website.

Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company. This may include third-party companies or individuals used to facilitate the Website, provide services on Our behalf, perform Website-related services, assist with communications, or help analyze how the Website is used.

Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by use of the Website or from the Website infrastructure itself, such as the duration of a page visit.

Website refers to Southern Indiana Learning Academy, accessible from https://sila.bloomfield.k12.in.us/.

You means the individual accessing or using the Website, or the parent, guardian, student, household member, or other person using the Website on behalf of a student or family.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using Our Website, We may ask You to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

Email address

First name and last name

Phone number

Student or parent/guardian information submitted through inquiry or enrollment-related forms

Any information You choose to provide through contact forms, inquiry forms, or enrollment interest forms

Usage Data

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Website.

Usage Data may include information such as:

Your Device’s Internet Protocol address, such as IP address

Browser type and version

Pages of Our Website that You visit

The time and date of Your visit

The time spent on those pages

Unique device identifiers

Other diagnostic data

When You access the Website by or through a mobile device, We may collect certain information automatically, including but not limited to:

The type of mobile device You use

Your mobile device unique ID

The IP address of Your mobile device

Your mobile operating system

The type of mobile internet browser You use

Unique device identifiers

Other diagnostic data

Information from Third-Party Social Media Services

If We allow You to create an account, log in, or interact with the Website through third-party social media services, such as Google, Facebook, Instagram, or similar platforms, We may collect Personal Data that is already associated with Your account on those services.

You may also have the option of sharing additional information with Us through Your third-party social media account. If You choose to provide such information, You are giving Us permission to use, share, and store it in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing with subcontractors or service providers in support services, such as customer service, website support, communication tools, or enrollment-related support, is permitted. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on Our Website and store certain information. Tracking technologies may include Cookies, browser cookies, web beacons, tags, scripts, pixels, and similar technologies used to collect and track information and to improve and analyze Our Website.

Technologies We may use include:

Cookies or Browser Cookies
A cookie is a small file placed on Your Device. You can instruct Your browser to refuse all Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. However, if You do not accept Cookies, You may not be able to use some parts of Our Website.

Web Beacons
Certain sections of Our Website and emails may contain small electronic files known as web beacons, clear gifs, pixel tags, or single-pixel gifs. These may permit Us, for example, to count users who have visited certain pages or opened an email and to gather related website statistics.

Cookies can be “Persistent” or “Session” Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on Your personal computer or mobile device when You go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as You close Your web browser.

We may use both Session and Persistent Cookies for the purposes below:

Necessary / Essential Cookies

Type: Session Cookies
Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use basic Website features. They help authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts, if applicable. Without these Cookies, certain Website functions may not be available.

Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies

Type: Persistent Cookies
Purpose: These Cookies identify whether users have accepted the use of Cookies on the Website.

Functionality Cookies

Type: Persistent Cookies
Purpose: These Cookies allow Us to remember choices You make when using the Website, such as preferences or information entered into forms. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid requiring You to re-enter preferences each time You use the Website.

Analytics and Advertising Cookies

Type: Persistent Cookies
Purpose: These Cookies and similar technologies may help Us understand how visitors use the Website, measure Website performance, improve communications, and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing or informational campaigns.

Use of Your Personal Data

Southern Indiana Learning Academy and Bloomfield School District may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain the Website, including monitoring usage of the Website

To respond to Your inquiries or requests

To provide information about Southern Indiana Learning Academy

To communicate with You about enrollment interest, application status, school information, reminders, or related program updates

To contact You by email, telephone, text message, or other forms of communication

To manage submitted forms and enrollment-related requests

To provide school-related information, news, updates, or general information about Southern Indiana Learning Academy

To analyze usage trends and improve the Website, communications, and user experience

To comply with applicable legal, regulatory, school district, or educational obligations

For other purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable law

Retention of Your Personal Data

We will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, school district policy, or applicable educational record requirements.

We may retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when such data is used to strengthen security, improve Website functionality, or when We are legally required to retain it for a longer period.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information may be processed at Bloomfield School District offices and in other locations where Our service providers or technology platforms operate.

This means that information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside Your city, county, state, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in Your jurisdiction.

Your use of the Website and submission of information represents Your agreement to that transfer.

We will take reasonable steps to ensure that Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Delete Your Personal Data

You may contact Us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain Personal Data You have provided to Us.

Please note that We may need to retain certain information when We have a legal obligation, school-related obligation, legitimate educational purpose, or lawful basis to do so.

To make a request, contact Us at [email protected].

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We may disclose Your Personal Data in the following situations:

With Service Providers

We may share Your Personal Data with Service Providers to monitor and analyze Website use, manage forms, support communications, assist with enrollment-related processes, or contact You.

For School or Enrollment Purposes

We may share submitted information with authorized Bloomfield School District personnel or Southern Indiana Learning Academy staff involved in responding to inquiries, reviewing enrollment interest, communicating with families, or supporting educational services.

For Legal Requirements

We may disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court, government agency, or regulatory authority.

To Protect Rights and Safety

We may disclose Your Personal Data when We believe such action is necessary to:

Comply with a legal obligation

Protect and defend the rights or property of Southern Indiana Learning Academy or Bloomfield School District

Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Website

Protect the personal safety of users, students, families, staff, or the public

Protect against legal liability

Security of Your Personal Data

The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We work to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website may be used by parents, guardians, students, and families seeking information about Southern Indiana Learning Academy. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information directly from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parent, guardian, or school authorization.

If You are a parent or guardian and believe that Your child has provided Us with Personal Data without appropriate consent or authorization, please contact Us. If We become aware that We have collected Personal Data from a child under 13 without appropriate consent or authorization, We will take steps to remove that information as appropriate.

Student Data and FERPA

This Website may collect information for the purpose of responding to inquiries, supporting enrollment interest, and facilitating communication with Southern Indiana Learning Academy, a program of Bloomfield School District.

Once submitted, student-related data will be handled in accordance with applicable student privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, commonly known as FERPA.

FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Student-related information collected through this Website will be shared only with authorized personnel involved in the inquiry, enrollment, or educational process and used for legitimate educational or school-related purposes.

SMS, Phone, and Email Communications

By submitting a form, requesting information, or otherwise providing Your contact information, You may receive communications from Southern Indiana Learning Academy or Bloomfield School District by phone, email, or text message.

These communications may include responses to inquiries, enrollment information, application updates, reminders, school-related information, or other program-related messages.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP or contact Us at [email protected] or 812-384-4507.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Us.

If You click on a third-party link, You will be directed to that third party’s website. We strongly advise You to review the privacy policy of every website You visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites or services.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy when changes are made.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.

Contact Us

If You have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact Us:

By email: [email protected]

By phone: 812-384-4507

By mail:

Southern Indiana Learning Academy
Bloomfield School District
501 West Spring Street
Bloomfield, IN 47424

Website: https://sila.bloomfield.k12.in.us/