Privacy Policy
Hamilton Hebrew Academy (“HHA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits our website or communicates with us through digital channels.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information shared through our website, especially in relation to messaging and communication with our school community.
1. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Contact Information
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Names, email addresses, and phone numbers submitted through contact forms, inquiry forms, admissions interest forms, or newsletter sign-ups.
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Communication Records
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Emails, messages submitted through our website, and responses to newsletters or surveys.
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Technical Data
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IP address, browser type, and device type collected through cookies or analytics tools (used only to improve website performance, not for advertising).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact or admissions forms.
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Send updates about school events, programs, and initiatives.
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Distribute newsletters or important community announcements (if you’ve subscribed).
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Communicate directly with parents/guardians when appropriate.
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Improve our website and communication tools.
3. How We Communicate
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If you submit a form on our website, we may respond by email or phone.
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If you opt into our newsletter, you’ll receive updates via email. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in any newsletter.
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We may also use internal systems to securely communicate with currently enrolled families about school-related matters.
We do not use your data for marketing unrelated to HHA, and we never sell or rent personal information to third parties.
4. Who Has Access to Your Data
Your personal information is accessible only to authorized HHA staff or service providers supporting communication infrastructure (e.g., email systems or newsletter tools). All providers are contractually obligated to keep your data secure and confidential.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for (e.g., responding to an inquiry, managing enrollment, or sending communications), unless a longer retention period is required by law.
6. Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data.
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Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information.
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Withdraw consent from receiving messages (unsubscribe).
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Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements).
To make any such request, please contact us at [Insert contact email].
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from students through this website. All data collection is intended for communication with parents/guardians and prospective families.
8. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
10. Contact Us
Tel: 905.528.0330