Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Who We Are

Launch Schools (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our students, families, staff, and website visitors. We comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, including New York Education Law § 2‑d, FERPA, and COPPA.

2. What Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • Personal Information: If you fill out forms (such as contact forms, enrollment interest, or event registrations), we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other relevant details.

  • Non-Personal Information: We may collect information automatically, such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and cookies for website analytics.

3. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide you with information about our schools, programs, and events.

  • Respond to your inquiries or requests.

  • Improve our website and services.

  • Meet our obligations under New York State law for data privacy and security.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website or communicate with you — but only as necessary and only with appropriate safeguards. All third-party contractors with access to student data must:

  • Use data only for authorized educational purposes.

  • Maintain strict security protections.

  • Not sell or disclose data for marketing.

  • Delete or return data when it is no longer needed.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect site functionality.

6. Student Privacy (FERPA, COPPA, and NY Education Law § 2‑d)

Launch Schools complies with:

  • FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) to protect student education records.

  • COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) — we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

  • New York Education Law § 2‑d, which requires specific safeguards for student data.

7. Parents’ Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security

Launch Schools is committed to ensuring the privacy and security of student data. In accordance with New York Education Law § 2‑d, parents have the following rights:

  • A student’s personally identifiable information (PII) will not be sold or released for any commercial purposes.

  • Parents have the right to inspect and review the complete contents of their child’s education record.

  • Safeguards, including encryption and password protection, are in place to protect student data.

  • Parents have the right to file complaints about possible breaches or unauthorized disclosures of student data.

  • All third-party contractors that receive student data must abide by the same legal requirements.

  • Parents have the right to challenge the accuracy of their child’s education record.

8. Data Breach Notification

If Launch Schools becomes aware of a breach or unauthorized release of student or teacher data, we will promptly notify affected parties in accordance with New York State law.

9. Chief Privacy Officer

Launch Schools designates a Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) to ensure compliance with this Privacy Policy, New York State law, and our Parents’ Bill of Rights. For questions about your rights or to file a complaint, please contact the CPO at the contact information below.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites. Launch Schools is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

11. Your Choices and Complaint Process

You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, as permitted by law.
If you wish to submit a complaint about data privacy or security, you may submit your complaint in writing. We will respond within 60 calendar days as required by New York Education Law § 2‑d.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review it periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your student’s data, or your rights under New York law, please contact:

Launch Schools
Launch Middle School
1580 Dean Street, 3rd Floor of the PS243 building
Brooklyn, NY 11213
 
Launch High School
475 53rd St.  
Brooklyn, NY 11220

Phone: 718-604-6910
Email: info@launchschools.org