Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 1, 2025
Mississippi Valley Montessori School, Inc. (“MVMS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of students, parents, guardians and users of our website https://www.mvmontessori.org/. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information through our website and related services, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Information We May Collect:
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Identifiable Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, and other contact information when voluntarily submitted though contact forms, event registrations, or inquiries.
Student Information: Name, grade level, and education records.
Technical Information: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser types and operating systems, website activity, such as pages visited and time spent on the website.
We Use the Information Collected for the Following Purposes:
Providing educational services, academic resources, and website functionality.
Communicating important school-related updates to parents, guardians, and students.
Improving the website’s usability and ensuring compliance with technical and administrative security measures.
Enforcing legal rights and complying with applicable laws and school policies.
We will never use or disclose your information for third-party marketing or non-educational commercial purposes.
Cookie Data:
We use cookies and similar tools to enhance user experience, track analytics, and improve website functionality. Cookies do not collect Personal Identifiable Information and may be blocked through your browser settings. Some features of the Website may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
Third-Party Services:
Some content on this Website may be served by third parties to support the delivery of services. These third parties may collect data about you, use cookies, or monitor your interaction with their content. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
Children Under the Age of 13:
This Website is not intended or designed to attract children under the age of thirteen (13). In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”), we only collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen (13) with verifiable parental consent.
Data Security:
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Your Rights:
We respect parental rights under Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) and COPPA. Parents and guardians have the following rights regarding student data:
Right to inspect and review records. Parents and guardians may request access to their child’s education records held by MVMS.
Right to amend records. Parents and guardians may request that inaccurate or misleading information be corrected in their child’s education records.
Right to opt-out of directory information. FERPA permits the release of
“directory information” (e.g. name, grade level) without parental consent unless you opt out. To exercise this right please contact us at info@mvmontessori.org.Right to withdraw consent. Under COPPA, parents may revoke prior consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of their child’s personal identifiable information.
To exercise these rights, parents or guardians must submit a written request verifying their identity using the contact information provided below.
Policy Updates:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us:
If you have questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact:
Shalene Jahn, Head of School
1575 Charlton Street
West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Phone: (651) 450-6993
Email: info@mvmontessori.org