Meadow Independent School District (Meadow I.S.D.) Data Privacy Policy
Introduction
Meadow Independent School District maintains its official website as a public service. This privacy policy outlines how we handle information collected from users of the Meadow I.S.D. website.
Cookie Policy
The Meadow I.S.D. website can be accessed without the requirement to use cookie files or cookies to view public information. A cookie file is an electronic record used by websites to identify user sessions, track user activities such as lists of pages visited, and manage access details for specific pages. While our general website does not require cookies, certain applications that require login credentials may use cookies to enhance user experience. Any information gathered through cookies will solely be used to present and improve our web services.
Personal Information Usage
If you choose to provide us with personally identifiable information, for instance, by sending an email or by filling out a form and submitting it through our website, we will use this information only to respond to your request and to analyze trends. If necessary, we might redirect your message to another government agency or personnel better suited to respond to your inquiry. In doing so, your identifying information will not be disclosed; instead, we may suggest that you contact another entity directly.
Data Collection for Analysis
We gather data to analyze and optimize our website management. This analysis helps us understand user interests, improve technical design, and enhance system performance or troubleshoot issues. This data is processed in a manner that does not disclose personally identifiable information.
Public Information Act Compliance
In accordance with the Public Information Act (Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code), all information managed by state agencies is presumed public unless specifically protected by law. Any information provided to Meadow I.S.D. could be disclosed following a formal request under this Act. However, any information that might identify individual students is protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. Section 1232g. Meadow I.S.D. strictly adheres to FERPA guidelines and will not disclose student-identifying information unless permitted by the Act.
Conclusion
Meadow I.S.D. is committed to protecting the privacy and accuracy of confidential information to the extent possible, subject to provisions of state and federal law. This privacy policy is subject to change without notice but will always be aligned with our commitment to maintaining the privacy of our website users and protecting their information.