Online Privacy Policy

The Frances Xavier Warde School, NFP (“FXW”) recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy of our website users. Further, FXW knows that users of its web site (the “Site”) care about the personal information they provide to us. This privacy policy, which is part of our overall Terms and Conditions of Use (the “Terms”), is designed to provide you with information about how we collect, store, safeguard and use personally identifiable information obtained through the Site.  FXW reserves the right to revise this privacy policy from time to time by updating this web page, and by using the Site, you are agreeing to the terms of the then-current privacy policy.

  1. Information We Collect

When you apply for admissions, participate in any interactive FXW social networks contained on the Site, or wish to utilize certain website services offered by us, we will ask you for information. We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, address, email address, phone number, and demographic information. When necessary, we also collect certain financial information, such as is necessary to conduct a credit card transaction. We collect this information when you apply for admissions, participate in interactive features, or use certain services on our Site.
  • Information about Others:  You may also submit information about other people pursuant to certain website services offered by us. For example, you might submit a person’s name and email address to send them a link to a particular event at FXW. The types of personal information that may be collected about other people on these pages include recipient’s name, address, email address, and telephone number. Please be sure to consult with these individuals prior to providing such information. 
  • Non-Personally Identifiable Information: We automatically collect certain information about your visit to our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited. This information is collected through cookies and web beacons (explained below) and helps us analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
  1. How We Use Cookies and Web Beacons
  • Cookies:  Like most websites, the FXW Site uses “cookies.”  Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your browser and remember certain information. We use cookies to:
    • Track user sessions and preferences.
    • Facilitate online applications and transactions.
    • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
    • Recognize your browser.
    • Track transactions.
    • Allow you to navigate our web site without having to re-enter information.
  • Note: The information gathered by cookies is not made available to organizations.
  • Web Beacons: Web beacons are tiny graphic images embedded in web pages that allow us to collect information about website traffic and user behavior. We use web beacons to:
    • Track the number of visitors to specific pages.
    • To deliver a cookie to the browser of a visitor viewing that page.
    • Monitor the effectiveness of our online advertising.
  1. How We Use Your Information

Personal information collected through the Site may be used by FXW for the following purposes:

  • Communication: 
    • To respond to your inquiries
    • Provide you with information about FXW
    • Send you updates about events and activities
    • Enable you to participate in special promotions and interactive social networks.
  • Registration and Services: 
    • To register you as a user, process applications, facilitate tuition payments, and enable participation in online services.
  • Facilitate Tuition Payments
  • View Classroom Blogs
  • Website Improvement: 
    • To analyze website usage, personalize content, and improve the overall user experience
  • Marketing: 
    • To send you promotional materials about FXW programs and events (you can opt out of these communications at any time).
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Certain of our programs, such as FXW interactive social networks, use personal information to send updates and notices to be registered users via email. If you provide your mailing address or telephone number, FXW may also use your personal information to contact you by mail or by telephone regarding announcements, updated information about FXW or the Site, and new services offered by FXW. If you wish to be removed from this contact list, you may do so by contacting FXW directly. (See the “Whom to Contact If You Have Questions” section below). 

 

  1. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Affiliated Organizations: Schools or organizations affiliated with FXW.
  • Service Providers: Reputable third-party vendors who assist us with website management, event administration, and other services. We have agreements with these providers requiring them to protect your information.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or legal process.

Unless you tell us not to, FXW may use your personally identifiable information to contact you with information we think would be of interest to you, either sent from us. If you do not want to receive this information, indicate that FXW may not do so at the point where you give us your personally identifiable information. If you change your mind later, email FXW at webmaster@fxw.org. Email messages will also provide you with an opportunity to opt out of receiving this information. Please note that changes to your preferences may not be effective immediately.] [If FXW is sold to, or merges with, another organization, or declares bankruptcy, some or all the information collected from you may be transferred to a third party as a result of the transfer of assets. We may also disclose your information when we determine it is necessary to comply with applicable laws or protect the interests or safety of FXW or other visitors to the Site.

  1. Administration Of the Site / Compliance with Law

We may disclose your personal information when we have reason to believe that disclosing this information is necessary to identify, contact, or bring legal action against someone who may be violating our Terms or to protect the safety, property or other rights of our users or the public. In addition, we may disclose or access account information for administrative and other purposes that we believe are necessary to develop, maintain, and improve our products and services. We also may disclose your personal information if we believe in good faith that we are required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, subpoena, or other legal process. 

  1. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include: 

  • Password Protection: Secure user accounts with passwords.
  • Encryption: Encrypting sensitive data during transmission and storage.
  • Access Controls: Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel.
  1. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. 

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. 

  1. Your Rights

You Can Review and Change Your Personal Information 

We encourage users to update and edit their personal information and keep it current by notifying FXW of any changes. Contact FXW at webmaster@fxw.org if you wish to make any changes to your personal information or if you wish to change your preferences regarding receiving communications from FXW, our partners, or selected third parties.

 

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions).
  • Opt-out: opt out of receiving marketing communications.
  1. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and encourage you to review it periodically. 

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

The Frances Xavier Warde School, NFP 751 N. State St. Chicago, IL 60654 webmaster@fxw.org (312) 466-0700