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Press & Media

Please direct all media inquiries to:

Megan Malone
Director of Marketing & Communications
megan.malone[at]sonomaacademy.org

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Privacy Policy

Sonoma Academy ("us", "we", or "our") operates the www.sonomaacademy.org website (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Definitions
● Service: The website operated by Sonoma Academy. ● Personal Data: Information that can be used to identify an individual. ● Usage Data: Data collected automatically during the use of the Service. ● Cookies: Small data files stored on your device. ● Data Controller: Entity determining the purpose and means of data processing. ● Data Processor: Third parties who process data on our behalf. ● User: Any individual using our Service.
2. Types of Data We Collect
Personal Data
We may collect: ● Name ● Email address ● Phone number ● Mailing address ● Cookies and Usage Data Usage Data Includes IP address, browser type/version, pages visited, time/date of visit, and device information.
Tracking & Cookies Data
We use cookies for session tracking, preferences, and security. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may impact your ability to use portions of the Service.
3. Use of Data
We use collected data to: ● Provide and maintain the Service ● Notify you about changes ● Allow interactive features ● Provide customer support ● Analyze usage to improve the Service ● Monitor technical performance ● Send marketing/promotional communications (you can opt out)
4. Data Retention
We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for purposes outlined. Usage Data is typically retained for a shorter period unless needed for security or performance improvements.
5. Data Transfer
Your data may be transferred to — and maintained on — servers outside your country. We take reasonable steps to ensure secure processing and compliance.
7. Disclosure of Data
We may disclose your data: ● To comply with legal obligations ● To protect rights and safety ● For fraud prevention and technical security
8. Data Security
We use commercially acceptable safeguards but cannot guarantee 100% security of transmitted data. 9. “Do Not Track” (CalOPPA) We do not respond to Do Not Track signals set by browsers. 
9. Service Providers
We may use third-party companies to help operate and analyze our Service. These providers only access data as necessary to perform tasks on our behalf. Example: Google Analytics To learn more about Google’s practices, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy 
10. Links to Third-Party Sites
We are not responsible for privacy practices of other websites linked from our Service. 
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. We’ll notify you via the website or email if significant changes occur. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of updates.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, contact us: ● Email: communications [at] sonomaacademy.org.
2500 Farmers Lane 
Santa Rosa, CA 95404 
(707) 545-1770 
inbox@sonomaacademy.org
 

Sonoma Academy Is...

...the only private, independent, college preparatory high school in Sonoma County. On our beautiful campus nestled at the base of Taylor Mountain in Southeastern Santa Rosa, our students are able to explore their interests and passions in a rigorous and inspiring environment that develops a lifelong love of learning and prepares them for college and beyond.

Sonoma Academy admits students of any race, color, religion, ethnicity or national origin, citizenship, gender or gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or disability, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity or national origin, citizenship, gender or gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and tuition assistance programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.