Privacy Policy
Use of Personal Information
The Wachusett Regional School District (WRSD) does not collect any personal information unless you voluntarily provide it by sending us e-mail, participating in a survey, or completing an online form. Personal information submitted will not be transferred to any non-affiliated third parties unless otherwise stated at the time of collection. When a user submits personally identifiable information it is used only for the purpose stated at the time of collection.
Consent
Where consent for the use and disclosure of personal information is required, WRSD will seek consent from the appropriate person. In the case of a student’s personal information, the school will seek the consent from the student and/or parent depending on the circumstances.
Cookies
A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser that allows the website to “remember” your preferences such as calendar settings and site bookmarks on the site from visit to visit, or to maintain your “logged in” status when visiting protected areas. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site. Web browsers have settings allowing you to reject cookies, selectively accept cookies, or delete cookies previously accepted. Please be aware that rejecting or deleting cookies from our website may limit some functionality.
Log Files
WRSD websites may use web statistic packages such as Google Analytics to analyze trends in how our sites are accessed and utilized. Information monitored may include internet protocol (IP) addresses, geographic locations of visitors (country, city), browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, time spent on pages, and keywords used to find our site via search engines. This information is anonymous and cannot be directly linked to individual users. We may use this data to identify high-use or low-use pages, pinpoint problem areas of the site, and identify potential opportunities to improve visitors' experience and ease of use.
Links
This website may contain links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any site that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to WRSD websites.
Security
WRSD websites do not contain pages or forms where visitors are prompted to enter personal information. Visitors may encounter links to external sites containing online forms, registration portals, web stores, or other similar platforms where personal information may be submitted (PowerSchool, Google Forms, Arbiter Sports, etc.). Please see the section above regarding the safe use of links to external sites.
Non-secured Communications
Posts to discussion forums, discussion boards, blogs, and other platforms are viewable by other users. When these areas are not in a password protected area, they may be viewable by the general public. Please be aware of this when posting personal information in these areas.
Contact Information
If users have any questions or suggestions regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at: webmaster@wrsd.net