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Non-Discrimination Notice

The Allegan Area Educational Service Agency complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap.

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Privacy Policy

Introduction 

Allegan Area ESA values the privacy of our community, including students, families, teachers, and staff. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of personal information through our SMS messaging service powered by RingCentral and interactions on our website, alleganareaesa.org. It also details your privacy rights and how you can exercise them. 

Collection of Personal Information 

We collect personal information in the following ways: 

  1. Direct Interactions: When you opt-in to receive SMS messages or provide personal information through forms on our website, such as the opt-in form.  

  1. SMS Messaging: By contacting us through our RingCentral numbers, you consent to communicate and receive messages from us. These numbers will only be used for direct communication, not for promotional purposes. 

 Use of Personal Information 

 The personal information we collect is primarily used to: 

  • Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending important information about our services 

  • Improve our services and website experience 

  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions 

 Sharing and Disclosure 

Allegan Area ESA is committed to not selling or sharing your information with third parties for marketing purposes. Information may be shared with: 

  • Service Providers: Including RingCentral, to facilitate our communication services. 

  • Legal and Regulatory Authorities: When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of Allegan Area ESA, our users, or others. 

 Your Privacy Rights 

 You have the right to: 

  • Access: The personal information we hold about you 

  • Correct: Any inaccuracies in your personal information 

  • Delete: Your personal information from our records, subject to certain exceptions 

  • Opt-Out: Of receiving SMS messages by following the instructions in the messages you receive or by contacting us at smsoptin@alleganaesa.org to open a help desk ticket. 

Changes to This Privacy Policy 

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information.  

Contact Us 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at smsoptin@alleganaesa.org to open a help desk ticket. 

Additional Information 

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites that may be linked from our site. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing your personal information.