Fitch Athletics respects the privacy of its students, families, staff, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose personal information through this website.
Use of Personal Information
We do not collect any personal information unless you voluntarily provide it by sending us an email, submitting an online form, completing a registration, or participating in a survey. Any personal information submitted will not be shared with non-affiliated third parties without your consent unless required by law.
Personal information is used only for the purpose stated at the time of collection. We may use your email address to provide updates, important notices, or information related to Fitch Athletics unless you request not to receive such communications.
FERPA and COPPA Compliance
As part of Groton Public Schools, Fitch Athletics is committed to protecting student privacy in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental consent, and we only use or disclose student information as permitted by law and district policy.
Consent
When consent is required for the use or disclosure of personal information, Fitch Athletics will seek permission from the appropriate party. In the case of student information, consent will be obtained from the parent or guardian when required.
Cookies
This website may use cookies to enhance functionality, such as remembering user preferences or retaining login status. Cookies are not linked to personally identifiable information.
You may disable cookies in your browser, but doing so may limit access to certain features.
Log Files and Analytics
Like most websites, we collect basic information through tools such as Google Analytics. This may include IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, time spent, and referring pages. This information is used only in aggregate to understand website usage and improve site performance.
No personally identifiable information is tied to this data.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites not operated by Fitch Athletics or Groton Public Schools. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of those external sites.
We encourage all users to review the privacy policies of any website they visit.
Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect personal information submitted through this website. Data transmitted via online forms is encrypted using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology whenever possible.
No credit card or payment information is stored on this website’s servers.
Non-Secured Communications
Please be aware that any information shared through public areas (e.g., comment sections, discussion boards) may be viewable by others. Avoid posting personal or sensitive information in public sections of the site.
Terms and Conditions
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Fitch Athletics reserves the right to update or modify this policy at any time to reflect district requirements, legal updates, or technology changes. Updates will be posted on this page, and continued site use indicates acceptance.
CONTACT US
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us as follows:
Fitch Athletics
Robert E. Fitch Senior High School
ADDITIONAL RIGHTS
You may have other privacy protections under applicable state laws. To the extent these laws apply, we will comply with them when we share information about you.
Effective as of: August 1, 2021
