Kinship Academy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, thekinshipsociety.org (or any related sites), use our services, or interact with us online.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with us, you may voluntarily provide personal information such as:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Student-related information (only when voluntarily submitted for program inquiries)
Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
Any information submitted through forms, applications, or contact requests

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages viewed
Time spent on the site
Cookies and tracking technologies

C. Third-Party Data

We may receive information through:

Payment processors
Scheduling systems
Application portals
Social media platforms

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

Provide, operate, and improve our services
Process applications, registrations, and inquiries
Communicate with you
Conduct analytics to improve user experience
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Maintain security and fraud prevention
Send updates, event announcements, or newsletters (opt-out available)

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only with:

Service providers (e.g., email delivery, website hosting, payment processors)
Educational partners or school districts, when required for student placement or enrollment
Regulatory or legal authorities, when required by law
Internal staff members, only on a need-to-know basis

All third parties are required to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality
Track usage patterns
Support advertising or analytics

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, doing so may affect your user experience.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our site may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or policies.

8. Your Choices & Rights

You may:

Request access to your information
Request corrections
Request deletion when legally permitted
Opt-out of communications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at the information below.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

The Kinship Society LLC
Email: mainoffice@kinshipacademy.org
Phone: 408-559-7500
Website: Kinshipacademy.org
Address: 2400 Flint Ave, San Jose CA 95148