Privacy Policy — Power & Grace Preparatory Academy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 1, 2026

Power & Grace Preparatory Academy ("PGPA," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of the families, students, and individuals who interact with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, contact us, or enroll in our school.

Please read this policy carefully. By using our website or providing your information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal identification information — name, email address, phone number, mailing address
  • Student information — child's name, date of birth, grade level, academic records
  • Communication data — messages, emails, and texts you send to us
  • Website usage data — pages visited, time spent, browser type, IP address
  • Form submissions — tour requests, enrollment inquiries, event registrations, and contact forms

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and schedule campus tours
  • To process enrollment applications and communicate about admission status
  • To send you information about school events, programs, and updates
  • To send text messages (SMS) and emails related to enrollment and school communications
  • To comply with legal obligations including FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
  • To improve our website and communications
  • To maintain records required for school administration

3. SMS / Text Message Communications

By providing your mobile phone number and submitting an inquiry, tour request, or enrollment form, you consent to receive text messages (SMS) from Power & Grace Preparatory Academy regarding:

  • Enrollment status and next steps
  • Tour confirmations and reminders
  • School events and community activities
  • Important school announcements

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message. For help, reply HELP or contact us at (931) 919-2721.

We do not sell or share your phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Email Communications

By providing your email address, you consent to receive email communications from PGPA related to enrollment, school programs, and events. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers — We work with trusted third-party vendors (such as our CRM, email, and texting platforms) who assist us in operating our school and communicating with families. These vendors are contractually required to protect your information.
  • Legal requirements — We may disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our school community.
  • School transfers — With your consent, we may share student records with other schools or educational institutions.

6. Student Privacy (FERPA)

Power & Grace Preparatory Academy complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Parents and eligible students have the right to inspect and review educational records, request amendments to records, and consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in educational records, except as permitted by FERPA.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of our website may not function properly as a result.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children. Student information is collected from parents and guardians through our enrollment process.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time
  • Withdraw consent for SMS communications by replying STOP

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Power & Grace Preparatory Academy
337 Peterson Lane, Clarksville, TN 37040
Phone: (931) 919-2721
Email: admin@powerandgraceacademy.org
Website: powerandgraceacademy.org