Effective Date: 07/14/2025
Brackett Independent School District (BISD)
Website: https://brackettisd.tech
Brackett Independent School District (“BISD,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website. This policy complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), Texas Education Code, and other applicable laws.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Employment or student information (if submitted via forms)
- Information submitted through contact, application, or feedback forms
B. Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Referring/exit pages
- Date and time of visit
- Clickstream data
C. Student Information
Any student data collected or stored is done in accordance with FERPA and Texas state law. BISD does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent as required by COPPA.
2. How We Use the Information
BISD may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage access to the website
- To respond to inquiries and fulfill requests
- To improve our services and website content
- To communicate district announcements, alerts, or updates
- To process employment or enrollment forms
- For internal administrative and analytical purposes
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations
3. Sharing of Information
BISD does not sell personal information to third parties. We may disclose information under the following circumstances:
- Vendors or Service Providers: Only when necessary to provide services (e.g., hosting providers, form processing).
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or court order.
- Emergency Situations: To protect the health, safety, or security of our students, staff, or public.
Any third-party contractors or services used by BISD must adhere to strict data privacy standards in compliance with state and federal law.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The BISD website may use cookies or similar technologies for:
- Site functionality and preferences
- Analytics and performance measurement
- Enhancing user experience
Users may disable cookies in their browser settings, but some site functionality may be affected.
5. Security of Your Information
We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. These include:
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption
- Firewall protections
- Limited access controls
- Regular security reviews and updates
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., social media platforms, educational tools). BISD is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
7. FERPA and Student Privacy
BISD complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which protects the privacy of student education records. Parents or eligible students have the right to:
- Inspect and review student records
- Request the correction of inaccurate data
- Consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information, except where FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent
More details are available in BISD’s Student Handbook and Annual FERPA Notification.
8. COPPA Compliance
We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we learn we have collected such information without consent, we will delete it promptly.
9. Public Information Act Compliance
As a Texas public school district, BISD is subject to the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA). Any information collected by the district may be subject to public disclosure unless protected by an exception under state or federal law.
10. Changes to This Policy
BISD may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the site after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:
Brackett Independent School District
Administration Central Office
400 Ann St, Brackettville, TX 78832
Phone: (830) 563-2491
Email: info@brackettisd.net