Privacy Policy
Ipswich Public Schools Website Privacy Policy
Introduction
Ipswich Public Schools (“District,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of students, families, staff, and community members who interact with our website (ipsk12.net). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use our website and related digital services.
This policy applies only to our public-facing websites and online content owned and managed by the District.
It does not apply to third-party platforms, classroom tools, or vendor systems used by students or staff.
Public Records Notice
Ipswich Public Schools is a public entity in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Information submitted to us may be subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law (M.G.L. c. 66, § 10) and could be disclosed unless exempt by law. Absolute confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.
By choosing what information you provide, you help protect your own privacy.
Information We Collect
Voluntary Information
We may collect personal information when you choose to provide it, including through:
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Contact forms
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Newsletter sign-ups or event registrations
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Surveys
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Email communications
This may include name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily submit.
We do not request sensitive personal information (e.g., Social Security numbers, financial data) through our public website.
Automatically Collected Information
Depending on your browser and device settings, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type and device information
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
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Date and time of access
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Referring website pages
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Cookies or similar technologies for analytics
This information helps us maintain and improve our website performance, accessibility, and security.
Use of Information
We use collected information to:
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Operate and enhance our website
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Respond to inquiries and requests
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Support communication with our community
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Improve functionality, usability, and security
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Analyze aggregated site usage patterns
We do not sell, rent, or share personal information for commercial purposes.
Student Privacy
The District website complies with all federal and state laws regarding student data and privacy, including:
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FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
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COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)
Personal student information is not collected through the public website unless expressly provided by a parent/guardian or authorized school representative for a specific purpose.
Parents/guardians receive annual notification about “directory information” and have the right to opt out of its release.
Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze site traffic.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may limit site functionality.
Third-Party Tools & Links
Our website may contain links to external sites or integrate with third-party services (e.g., translation tools, social media, analytics).
These services have their own privacy policies.
Ipswich Public Schools is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect information.
No online system can guarantee 100% security.
Accessibility
The District is committed to providing accessible digital content and services.
If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us so we can assist and improve access.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect operational or legal changes.
The effective date below will be updated when revisions occur.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns regarding this policy or our web practices, please contact:
Ipswich Public Schools
1 Lord Square
Ipswich, MA 01938
Phone: (978) 356-2935
Effective Date: 11/24/2025