Privacy Policy (Last Updated 4/14/2025)
At Summit Academy, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, use, and disclose your personal data in connection with our SMS and email services.
1. Information We Collect We collect the following types of personal information:
- Name of parent or guardian
- Email address
- Phone number
This information is used for the purpose of providing notifications regarding school closings, early dismissals due to weather, and communication between parents and teachers/staff.
Summit Academy collects personal information from you when you interact with our services, including when you sign up to communicate with us via text messages. The types of information we collect may include your name, contact details, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
We use this information to provide, maintain, and improve our services, process transactions, communicate with you, and comply with legal obligations.
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time, and we are committed to handling your data in a secure and transparent manner.
2. Methods of Data Collection We collect personal information through signed forms submitted by parents/guardians when their child is enrolled at Summit Academy. These forms include the parent’s name, email address, and phone number.
3. How We Use Your Data The personal data we collect is used for:
- Sending SMS and email notifications about school cancellations or early dismissals due to weather.
- Facilitating communication between parents and teachers regarding topics such as homework assignments and other school-related matters.
4. How We Protect Your Data We store and maintain personal data as required by the state of Illinois. All personal information is stored securely and protected against unauthorized access. We use industry-standard security practices to ensure the confidentiality of your data.
5. Data Sharing We do not share personal data with third parties. Your information is only used for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, and we will not disclose your personal data to any third party, except as required by law.
6. Chance to Privacy Policy Summit Academy may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will notify you by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. In the even of significant changes, we will provide a more prominent notice, such as sending an email notification or displaying a notice on our website.
By continuing to use our services after these changes, you agree to the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to periodically review this policy for the latest information on our privacy practices.
7. Contact Information If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Phone: 779-771-6392
8. Your Rights You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal information. If you wish to update or remove your information, please contact us directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or if you no longer with to receive text messages from us, you can opt out at any time by replying with the word “STOP” or “UNSUBSCRIBE” to the number from which you received the message. Upon receiving your request, we will promptly remove you from our messaging list, and you will no longer receive further text communications from us.
