Last Updated: September 30, 2026
Grace Covenant Academy (“GCA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of visitors to our website, gcafrisco.org. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through our website, how we use that information, and how you can contact us with questions about our privacy practices.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Contact us through our website;
- Request information about GCA;
- Submit an inquiry or request to visit the school;
- Communicate with us through website forms or other website features; or
- Communicate with us through other services linked from our website.
Depending on the form or service you use, this information may include your:
- Name;
- Email address;
- Phone number;
- Information about your family or student;
- Information contained in a message or inquiry; and
- Other information you choose to provide.
We may also automatically receive certain technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general information about how you interact with the website.
2. How We Use Information
We may use information collected through our website to:
- Respond to questions and inquiries;
- Provide information about GCA;
- Schedule or respond to requests for visits;
- Communicate with prospective and current families;
- Provide requested services or information;
- Improve our website and communications;
- Maintain website security and functionality; and
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not use information submitted through our website for purposes unrelated to the reason it was provided unless we disclose that additional use or obtain appropriate permission when required.
3. Information Submitted Through Forms
Our website uses online forms to allow visitors to contact GCA and request information.
Information submitted through these forms may be transmitted to and/or stored by GCA and by service providers that help us operate our website and communicate with visitors.
We limit access to submitted information to individuals and service providers who have a legitimate need to use it for GCA’s purposes.
Please do not submit confidential or highly sensitive information through a general website contact form unless GCA specifically asks you to do so through an appropriate secure process.
4. Third-Party Services
GCA uses certain third-party services to provide website functionality and services. These may include services used for:
- Website hosting and security;
- Online forms;
- Communications;
- Maps and location information;
- Social-media content;
- Video content; and
- Other website functionality.
Some pages or features may connect your browser directly with a third-party service. Those services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We do not control the privacy practices of third-party services and encourage you to review their privacy policies when using those services.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to provide website functionality, remember preferences, maintain security, and understand how visitors use our website.
Some third-party services incorporated into the website may also use cookies or similar technologies.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of portions of the website.
As we add or change website technologies, we may update this section and our Cookie Preferences information to accurately describe those technologies.
6. Children’s Information
GCA is a school serving children and families. We recognize the importance of protecting children’s personal information.
Our website is intended primarily to provide information about GCA and facilitate communication with parents, guardians, prospective families, students, and other members of the school community.
We do not knowingly sell children’s personal information.
Parents and guardians should not submit sensitive information about a child through a general website form unless the form specifically requests that information for a stated purpose.
7. How We Protect Information
GCA uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information submitted through our website against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
No internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. How Long We Keep Information
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, maintain appropriate business and school records, resolve disputes, comply with legal obligations, and otherwise support legitimate GCA operations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
9. Sharing of Information
GCA does not sell personal information submitted through our website.
We may disclose information to service providers that help us operate the website, communicate with families, process inquiries, maintain technology, or provide other services on GCA’s behalf.
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with law, protect the rights or safety of GCA or others, investigate potential wrongdoing, or respond to a lawful request from a governmental authority.
10. California Privacy
California law provides certain privacy rights to eligible California residents. Depending on whether a particular California privacy law applies to GCA and to the information involved, these rights may include rights concerning access to, deletion of, correction of, or certain uses of personal information.
If you believe you have a privacy request concerning information GCA has collected through this website, please contact us using the information below.
California law may impose additional requirements on organizations that meet specified legal thresholds or engage in particular activities. Nothing in this policy is intended to expand rights or obligations beyond those required by applicable law.
11. California Communications Privacy
GCA seeks to respect the privacy of communications submitted through its website.
We do not intentionally record or monitor confidential communications submitted through the website except as permitted by applicable law or with appropriate consent.
Because some website functions may be provided through third-party technology, visitors should review the applicable notices and privacy policies associated with those services.
12. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties, including websites or services used for inquiries, applications, communications, social media, videos, maps, or other purposes.
GCA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of those websites before submitting personal information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our website, technology, services, or legal obligations change.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this policy.
We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or GCA’s privacy practices, please contact:
Grace Covenant Academy
Frisco, Texas
Email: businessoffice@gcafrisco.org
Website: gcafrisco.org