Indiana Microschool Collaborative (“IMC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your information when you visit www.microschoolcollaborative.org (the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Student information (e.g., age, grade, school)

• Device and usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, cookies)

2. How We Collect Information
Information is collected when you:

• Submit a contact form on our Site

• Use third-party embedded tools (e.g., Calendly, Newton, Google Forms)

• Interact with our website, which may automatically collect technical and behavioral data

3. Why We Collect This Information
We collect personal information to:

• Respond to inquiries from prospective families and educators

• Follow up with users interested in launching or joining a microschool

• Support lead generation and enrollment processes

• Improve website functionality and user experience

4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• KaiPod Learning Inc., our strategic partner that supports microschool development and enrollment

• Third-party service providers who help us operate the Site and manage communications (e.g., Google Workspace, Newton)

These parties are contractually bound to use your information only for specified purposes.

5. Use of Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our Site and to improve the user experience. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

6. Data Storage and Security
Your data may be stored in:

• Google Workspace

• Newton, operated by KaiPod Learning Inc.

• Secure internal systems used by IMC staff

We protect data through:

• SSL encryption for all form submissions

• Restricted access to internal systems

• Reasonable technical and organizational safeguards

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy
While this Site is intended for parents and educators, we may collect limited data about children under the age of 13 as submitted by an adult (e.g., name, grade, school). We do not knowingly collect data directly from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child without appropriate consent, please contact us immediately at privacy@microschoolcollaborative.org.

8. Educational Use
IMC operates in the education sector and serves K–12 students by supporting the development and operation of microschools across Indiana. Any data collected aligns with this mission and may be used to connect families with relevant educational opportunities.

9. Your Rights & Contact Options
You have the right to:

• Request access to or deletion of your personal data

• Opt out of communications at any time

• Ask questions about how your data is used

Please direct requests to: privacy@microschoolcollaborative.org

10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Continued use of our Site after updates indicates your agreement to the revised terms.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can reach us at:

Indiana Microschool Collaborative
Email: privacy@microschoolcollaborative.org
Website: www.microschoolcollaborative.org