Privacy Policy
Bethany Christian Academy
Effective Date: 07.01.2026
Last Updated: 07.01.2026
Bethany Christian Academy (“the School,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of visitors to our website, prospective families, current families, and the broader school community. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us through forms on our website, including:
- Admissions inquiries: parent/guardian name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and information about your child (name, age/grade level applying for)
- Contact forms: name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message
- Newsletter or communication sign-ups: name and email address
We do not automatically collect browsing data, analytics, or use tracking cookies on this website at this time. If that changes in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Respond to admissions inquiries and process applications
- Communicate with prospective and current families about enrollment, school events, and programs
- Respond to general questions submitted through our contact form
- Maintain accurate school records for currently enrolled students
- Comply with applicable Illinois state education requirements
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Children’s Privacy
Bethany Christian Academy serves students in grades K-5. Our website is directed at parents and guardians, not children, and all forms on our website are intended to be completed by a parent or legal guardian on behalf of a student.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through our website. If the School introduces any tool, portal, or feature in the future that would collect information directly from students (such as a student login or educational platform), we will update this policy to describe that collection and, where required by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) or Illinois law, obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting such information.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us directly without parental consent, please contact us using the information below so we can delete it.
4. How We Share Information
We do not share personal information with third parties except:
- With school staff and administrators who need the information to carry out admissions, enrollment, or educational functions
- With service providers who help us operate the school (e.g., a website host or email provider), who are only permitted to use the information to provide services to us
- When required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or request from a government agency
- To protect the safety of students, staff, or the public
5. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the personal information submitted through our website. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as social media pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
7. Your Choices and Rights
You may:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you or your child
- Request that we correct or update your information
- Request that we delete information you have submitted, subject to our recordkeeping obligations as an educational institution
- Unsubscribe from email communications at any time by contacting us directly
To make any of these requests, please contact us using the information below.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or operational reasons. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will indicate when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Bethany Christian Academy 7301 N Caldwell Ave, Niles, IL 60714
Email : info@bethanyacademyil.org

