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Privacy Policy

Saint Ignatius High School – Cleveland, Ohio

At Saint Ignatius High School, a Jesuit Catholic school in the tradition of the Society of Jesus, we are committed to forming young men for others and fostering a community grounded in dignity, respect, and care for the whole person (cura personalis). Respect for privacy is an extension of this commitment. We strive to safeguard the personal data entrusted to us and to use it responsibly in support of our educational mission.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, secure, and retain personal data you provide through our website, digital platforms, and online services (collectively, the “Site”). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and review our Terms of Use.

BY USING THE SITE, YOU AGREE TO THE COLLECTION, USE, DISCLOSURE, RETENTION, AND DESTRUCTION OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PRIVACY POLICY.

1. Our Mission and Stewardship of Personal Data

Saint Ignatius High School understands personal data as something entrusted to our care. Consistent with Jesuit values of integrity, accountability, and service, we collect and use information only as necessary to support:

  • The education and formation of our students
  • Partnership with families
  • Responsible stewardship of school resources
  • Engagement with alumni and the broader community

We seek to balance operational needs with respect for individual dignity and privacy.

2. Who Is Collecting Your Personal Data?

Saint Ignatius High School (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Saint Ignatius”) operates its official website and related digital platforms, including social media accounts. When you visit or interact with the Site, you may provide personal data that identifies you or your child. This Privacy Policy applies regardless of how you access our Site.

3. What Personal Data Do We Collect?

We collect information depending on your relationship with Saint Ignatius, including students, parents, guardians, alumni, donors, and community partners.

Examples of Personal Data We May Collect

We may collect:

  • Names and contact information
  • Student academic, extracurricular, and formation-related information
  • Parent/guardian and family information
  • Financial information for tuition assistance and billing
  • Health and safety information necessary to support student well-being
  • Alumni and donor engagement information
  • Communications and interactions with the school

We collect only the information reasonably necessary to fulfill educational, administrative, pastoral, safety, and community-building purposes.

Log Data and Cookies

We may also collect technical data, such as IP address, browser type, and Site usage patterns, to improve functionality and the user experience. When linked to an individual, this data is treated as Personal Data.

4. How Do We Use Your Personal Data?

We use Personal Data to support our Jesuit educational mission, school operations, and to comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including:

Support Student Formation and Education

Manage academic programs, schedules, and assessments
Facilitate participation in athletics, arts, service, retreats, and co-curricular programs
Provide resources that support intellectual, spiritual, physical, and emotional growth

Partner with Families

  • Communicate about student progress, events, and school life
  • Process admissions, enrollment, and tuition assistance
  • Provide access to portals, forms, and school services

Foster Community and Engagement

  • Share school news and mission-related communications
  • Facilitate alumni programs and reunions
  • Support advancement and fundraising efforts

Ensure Safety, Stewardship, and Compliance

  • Maintain campus safety and emergency preparedness
  • Improve digital services and user experience
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We strive to use data in ways that reflect care for each person and the common good.

5. How Do We Share Your Personal Data?

We share Personal Data only when necessary and consistent with our mission, and we work with partners to process the data for school and business matters, as well as for legal and compliance obligations to accomplish the day-to-day processing of our business needs.  

Service Providers and Partners

We may share data with trusted service providers who support school operations (e.g., technology, payment processing, communications). These partners are expected to uphold appropriate privacy and security standards.

Alumni and Community Engagement

If you choose to participate in alumni programs or directories, limited information may be shared with other alumni to foster connection and community.

Social Media Platforms

Interactions with social media tools may result in data sharing governed by those platforms’ privacy policies. You are responsible for controlling sharing through your account settings.

Legal and Safety Obligations

We may disclose Personal Data when required by law or when necessary to protect the safety, rights, and well-being of students and the community. 

6. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Parents and Guardians

Parents and guardians may review and request updates to their child’s Personal Data, consistent with educational record laws and school policies.

Adults

You may request updates, corrections, or limitations on the use of your Personal Data, recognizing that certain information is necessary for school operations.

You may unsubscribe from non-essential communications at any time.

7. How We Secure Your Personal Data

In keeping with our responsibility as stewards of entrusted information, we implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect Personal Data. While no system is entirely secure, we continually work to strengthen our protections.

8. Cookies and Website Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve Site performance
  • Remember user preferences
  • Understand how our community engages with the Site

You may manage cookies through your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may link to external websites. Saint Ignatius is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites, and you are responsible for reviewing their policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

As our programs and technologies evolve, we may update this Privacy Policy. Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of any changes, and this document should be reviewed often.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we steward Personal Data, please contact:

Saint Ignatius High School
1911 West 30th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
United States

Email: techhelp@ignatius.edu 

Mission Statement on Privacy

In the spirit of St. Ignatius Loyola, we seek to use technology and information to promote justice, respect human dignity, and serve the greater good. Our commitment to privacy reflects our broader commitment to forming men who are attentive, compassionate, and responsible in a digital world.