Privacy Policy
Lordstown Local School District Website Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 19, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Lordstown Local School District ("LLSD," "we," "us," or "our") handles data for visitors to the official Lordstown Local School District Website (the "Website").
The Website collects only limited Personally Identifiable Information (PII) for authorized staff members to access secure areas and remains committed to avoiding the collection of PII from general visitors and students. This Website functions primarily as a public information portal and communication tool.
1. Information We Collect
A. Staff Account Data (Limited PII)
We collect the following Personally Identifiable Information (PII) only from authorized Lordstown Local School District staff members for the purpose of accessing restricted, secure areas of the Website:
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Login Credentials: Staff-associated email address and associated secure credentials (password or token) used for authentication and account management.
B. Anonymous Usage Data (General Visitors)
Since the public areas of the Website do not require login, registration, or personalized accounts, the only information collected from general visitors is anonymous usage and diagnostic data:
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Browser and Device Information: Internet Protocol (IP) address (collected only temporarily and anonymized immediately), browser type, operating system version, and general geographic location derived from the IP address. Note: We do not collect unique identifiers that can link back to a specific person.
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Usage Information (Anonymous): Details of how the Website is used, such as the pages you view, the time and duration of your visit, the links you click, and any errors or crash reports. This data is aggregated and anonymized using tools like Google Analytics (in anonymous mode).
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Cookies: We may use session cookies or similar technologies strictly for technical purposes (e.g., ensuring navigation works properly) that expire when you close your browser. These cookies do not store any personal information.
2. How We Use the Information
We use the information we collect solely for administrative, technical, and limited authentication purposes:
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Staff Authentication: To verify the identity of authorized staff members and grant them access to secure, restricted portions of the Website.
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To Display Website Content: To ensure the Website loads correctly and to present school news, calendars, and resources effectively.
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For Support and Improvement: To diagnose technical problems, analyze aggregated usage patterns to understand which sections are most popular, improve the Website’s performance and design, and ensure platform compatibility.
3. Data Privacy Statement
While we collect limited PII (staff login emails) for authentication purposes, we do not collect or store Student Educational Records (FERPA data) or PII from general website visitors. Therefore, laws such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) regarding the storage and disclosure of student PII do not apply to this Website's general data collection practices.
We do not sell any data, including staff login information, collected through the Website.
4. Disclosure of Information
We will not share any data collected with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:
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Service Providers: We may share anonymous or aggregated data with trusted third-party vendors (e.g., web hosting or basic analytics providers) who require access to this information to perform services on our behalf and who are contractually bound to maintain confidentiality and anonymity.
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Legal Requirements: We may disclose staff PII or non-identifiable information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental request.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and administrative security measures designed to protect both the staff PII and the anonymous usage data we collect from unauthorized access or use. This includes using encryption for data transmission and secure storage for staff credentials.
6. Your Choices
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Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies through your web browser settings. Note that removing or rejecting cookies could affect the availability and functionality of the Website.
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Staff Account Data: Staff accounts are managed by the District's administration. Any questions regarding access, correction, or deletion of staff account data must be directed to the District's IT or HR Department.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy conspicuously on the Website and by updating the effective date. Your continued use of the Website after the effective date of the revised policy constitutes your acceptance of the terms.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the Website, please contact us at:
Lordstown Local School District Attn: Website Administrator / Data Privacy Address: 1824 Salt Springs Rd, Warren, OH 44481 Email: webmaster@lordstownschools.org Phone: (330) 824-2552
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