Privacy Policy | Highland Academy Hickory NC

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Overview

Highland Academy ("we," "us," "our") is a nonprofit Christian hybrid homeschool located in Hickory, North Carolina. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit highlandacademyhickory.com or interact with Highland Academy through forms, emails, or applications. If you have any question about this policy, please email us.

Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you fill out a form on our website, submit an application, schedule a family interview, or contact us by email. Information collected may include:

Parent name, city, email address, and phone number
Student grade level and academic interests
Timing preferences for enrollment
Your message or question
Application materials submitted via our enrollment platform

We also collect limited information automatically when you visit our website, including referring URL, landing page, device type, browser type, and standard web analytics data used to improve site performance and understand visitor interest.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries, questions, or applications
To schedule and conduct family interviews
To process course enrollment for accepted families
To communicate updates about Highland Academy programs, events, and the school year
To improve the website and the family experience
To comply with legal obligations applicable to nonprofit educational organizations

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties for marketing purposes. We share information only in the following limited situations:

With instructors, administrators, and volunteers at Highland Academy who need the information to deliver the academy's services
With service providers we use to operate the website, process forms, and communicate (such as email service providers and our enrollment platform partner)
When required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of students, staff, or others

Our enrollment platform is hosted by homeschool-life.com. Their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policy.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses standard cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site. This helps us improve the experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not work as intended.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information you provide. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. If you have a specific concern about data security, please contact us.

Children's Privacy

Highland Academy works directly with parents and guardians for application and enrollment. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. Parents are involved in every step of the application and enrollment process for their student.

Your Choices

You may contact us at any time to:

Update or correct your information
Request a copy of the information we have about your family
Ask us to delete your information (subject to any nonprofit recordkeeping requirements that apply)
Opt out of non-essential email communications

To make any of these requests, please email highlandacademyhickory@gmail.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date above. Substantive changes will be communicated through the site or by email.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact us:

Highland Academy
Hickory, NC
Email: highlandacademyhickory@gmail.com

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