Daviess County Public Schools respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. We do not share, sell, or disclose any information obtained through SMS text messages to any third party, except as required by law. All information you provide via SMS will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of communicating with you regarding our services, updates, or transactions. Your trust is important to us, and we take appropriate measures to safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information through our website:

• Personal Information: When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletters, or use specific services, you may provide personal information, such as your name, email address, phone number, or mailing address.

• Non-Personal Information: Our website automatically collects non-personal data, such as IP addresses, browser types, referring websites, and usage statistics, to help us understand how visitors use our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide requested services or respond to inquiries

• Improve the website’s functionality and user experience

• Send updates, newsletters, or notifications if you opt in

• Analyze site usage and improve security

We do not use your information for any other purposes without your consent. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

3. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or lease personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist in operating our website or conducting district business

• Law enforcement or legal entities when required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our district community

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent, though some parts of the site may not function properly without them.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected on our website. This includes technical, administrative, and physical safeguards designed to secure data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

6. Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting children’s privacy. Our website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. Any student-related data collected on our site follows state and federal guidelines, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

7. External Links

Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Changes to this Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it regularly.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or our practices, please contact us at: contact@dcps.org 

You may opt in to Daviess County Public School SMS messaging by texting JOIN to (270)852-7076.  If you are receiving messages that you do not desire, please let us know by texting STOP at any of our SMS prompts, verbally by phone: (270)852-7000 or by email: contact@dcps.org