Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1/20/2026

1. Introduction

Design Tech High School (“d.tech,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit public charter school located on the Oracle campus in Redwood Shores, California. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our students, families, staff, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit our website, https://www.dtechhs.org (or any other d.tech-managed website).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Student or family-related information submitted through online forms, such as:

    • General inquiries

    • Admissions interest or enrollment-related forms

    • Event registrations

    • Surveys or school communications

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited, referring pages, and time spent on the site

This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Information

Design Tech High School uses collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and form submissions

  • Support admissions, school programs, and community engagement

  • Communicate school-related information you request

  • Improve website content, accessibility, and performance

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

4. Student Data and FERPA

Design Tech High School complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other applicable federal and state student privacy laws.

  • This website is not intended to collect sensitive educational records such as grades, transcripts, or disciplinary information.

  • Any student-related information submitted through website forms is used only for legitimate educational or school operational purposes.

  • Student information is shared only with authorized d.tech personnel or trusted service providers acting on behalf of the school and subject to confidentiality requirements.

5. Cookies and Google Analytics

Design Tech High School uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve user experience.

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect non-personally identifiable information such as:

  • Page views

  • Traffic sources

  • General usage patterns

We use this information only for internal analysis. Google may process data according to its own privacy practices. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or use Google’s Analytics opt-out tools.

6. Online Forms

Information submitted through d.tech website forms is used solely for the purpose described on the form, such as contacting you, responding to requests, or supporting admissions and school activities.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that form data is stored securely and accessed only by authorized staff.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may include links to or embedded content from third-party services (such as Google tools or educational platforms). Design Tech High School is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or services not operated by d.tech.

8. Data Security

Design Tech High School uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. While we take data protection seriously, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

Design Tech High School does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 through its website without appropriate parent or guardian consent. If you believe such information has been collected unintentionally, please contact us so we can promptly address the issue.

10. Your Rights and Choices

You may request:

  • Access to your personal information

  • Correction of inaccurate information

  • Deletion of personal information, subject to legal, educational, and record-retention requirements

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

11. Changes to This Policy

Design Tech High School may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Design Tech High School
275 Oracle Parkway
Redwood Shores, CA 94065
Email: info@dtechhs.org