ECS Privacy Policy

Use of Personal Information

We do not collect personal information through this website unless you voluntarily provide it by sending us an email, participating in a survey, or completing an online form, except for certain technical information that may be collected automatically as described in the Log Files section below. Personal information submitted will not be transferred to any non-affiliated third parties unless otherwise stated at the time of collection. When a user submits personally identifiable information, it is used only for the purpose stated at the time of collection.

Cookies

A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser that allows the website to “remember” your preferences (such as calendar settings and site bookmarks) from visit to visit, or to maintain your “logged in” status when visiting protected areas. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site. Web browsers have settings that allow you to reject cookies, selectively accept them, or delete previously accepted ones. Please be aware that rejecting or deleting cookies from our website may make certain functions unavailable to you.

Log Files

Like most standard website servers, we use web analytics packages such as Google Analytics (or other third-party services) to analyze trends in how our website is accessed and used. Information monitored includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, geographic location of visitors (country, city), browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, time spent on pages, and keywords used to find our site via search engines. Information collected through analytics tools is primarily used in summary form to understand how visitors use the website and to improve its functionality. Eufaula City Schools does not use analytics information to identify individual website visitors except when necessary for security, troubleshooting, or as required by law. We may use this information to identify high-use or low-use areas of the site, pinpoint problem areas of the site, and make decisions about how to improve website content, accessibility, and navigation.

Third-Party Services

Eufaula City Schools may use third-party service providers to support website functionality, communications, analytics, online forms, payment processing, and educational services. These providers may receive information necessary to perform services on behalf of the district and are expected to protect such information in accordance with applicable laws and contractual requirements.

Links

This website may contain links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this website.

Security

Eufaula City Schools implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. Information transmitted through district web forms is protected using industry-standard encryption technologies when supported by the service. Servers that store personally identifiable information are in a secure environment. Under no circumstances are credit card numbers permanently stored on our website servers.

Student Information

Eufaula City Schools is committed to protecting student information in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Information collected through district websites or online services will be used only for educational, administrative, or communication purposes and will be protected from unauthorized disclosure.

Student educational records are maintained and disclosed only as permitted by FERPA and other applicable laws. Questions regarding student records may be directed to the district administration office.

Data Retention

Information submitted through district websites will be retained only as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose, comply with legal requirements, and maintain district records.

 

This policy applies to all official websites and online platforms managed by Eufaula City Schools, including individual school sites. It does not extend to third-party websites, individual staff, faculty, researchers, students, or student organizations not under Eufaula City Schools' direct control. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of external sites before sharing any personal information. 

This privacy statement may be amended from time to time. Any changes that affect the way that we use your personal information will be notified by posting a message on this site. Eufaula City Schools is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting the personal information you share with us. 

Questions

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to: 

Eufaula City Schools, 333 State Docks Road, Eufaula, Alabama 36027

Phone: (334) 687-1100

Fax: (334) 687-1150 

Email: questions@ecsk12.org

 

Last Updated June 1, 2026