Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 6, 2026

International Preparatory School ("IPS," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, prospective students, website visitors, and all individuals who interact with our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at internationalprepschool.com or interact with our school.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit an application or inquiry form
• Contact us by phone, email, or WhatsApp
• Enroll in our programs
• Subscribe to communications

This information may include:

• Full name, date of birth, nationality
• Email address, phone number, mailing address
• Passport and visa documentation (for F-1 visa processing)
• Educational background and English proficiency level
• Financial information for tuition payments
• Emergency contact information

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website or source
• Device type and operating system

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process applications and enrollment
• Issue I-20 forms and manage SEVIS records as required by federal law
• Communicate with students and prospective students
• Comply with SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) reporting requirements
• Maintain accreditation records as required by ACCET
• Improve our website and educational programs
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze website traffic via Google Analytics

3. FERPA Compliance

As an educational institution, IPS complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Student education records are protected and will not be disclosed without the student's written consent, except as permitted by FERPA regulations.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• U.S. Government Agencies: As required by law for F-1 visa and SEVIS compliance (Department of Homeland Security, SEVP, ICE)
• ACCET: As required for accreditation compliance
• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our website and services, bound by confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or court order

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all website communications
• Secure storage of student records
• Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel
• Regular security reviews

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt out of marketing communications

9. Children's Privacy

Our programs are designed for adult learners (18 years and older). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: