Privacy Statement
Last Updated: August 2026
Introduction
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy ("ASLA," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at aslacademy.com (the "Website").
We have a few guiding principles:
- We do not ask you for personal information unless we need it to provide our services or fulfill your requests.
- We do not share your personal information with anyone except to provide our services, comply with the law, or protect our rights.
- We do not store personal information beyond what is required to operate the Website and meet our legal obligations.
By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Website.
Note regarding student records: This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Website. Student educational records maintained by ASLA are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and are handled in accordance with applicable federal and state law. For questions about student records, please contact the school directly.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
You may choose to interact with us in ways that require you to provide personal information. The type and amount of information depends on the interaction. For example:
- Contact Forms and Email. If you send us a message through a contact form or by email, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Newsletter Signup. If you subscribe to our email newsletter, your email address and any other information you provide are collected by our email service provider, Mailchimp. Mailchimp's privacy policy is available at https://www.intuit.com/privacy/statement/.
- Admission Applications. Our lottery application is hosted on Google Forms, a third-party service operated by Google. Information you provide on that form is collected and stored by Google in accordance with Google's privacy policy, available at https://policies.google.com/privacy. ASLA receives the submitted information to process your application.
- Employment Applications. Job applications are also submitted through Google Forms and are subject to the same Google privacy practices described above.
- Donations. Donations are processed through OneCause, a third-party fundraising platform. When you make a donation, your payment and contact information are collected and processed by OneCause in accordance with their privacy policy, available at https://www.onecause.com/privacy-policy/. We do not receive or store your payment card information.
- Event Registration. Some events and fundraisers use OneCause for registration and ticketing, subject to the same OneCause privacy practices described above.
- ASL Class Inquiries. If you contact us about our free family ASL classes or community classes, we collect the information you provide by email.
You can always decline to provide personal information, with the understanding that it may prevent you from engaging in certain activities.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain information is collected automatically:
- Log Data. Like most website operators, we collect information that web browsers and servers typically make available, such as the browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each request. Our purpose in collecting this information is to better understand how visitors use the Website.
- IP Addresses. We collect the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of visitors who interact with the Website. IP addresses are used for security purposes and to understand geographic usage patterns.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies. We use cookies and similar technologies to help identify and track visitors, remember preferences, and understand how the Website is used. See "Cookies" below for more information.
Information From Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services we use, such as our analytics provider or email service provider. This information is used only for the purposes described in this policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Communications. To respond to your questions, comments, and requests. If you have subscribed to our newsletter, we will send you periodic emails about ASLA programs, events, and news. Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link, and you may opt out at any time.
- Admission and Enrollment. To process lottery applications and communicate with families about the admission process.
- Website Operation and Improvement. To operate, maintain, and improve the Website, including understanding how visitors use the site so we can make it better.
- Security. To protect the Website and our users from unauthorized access and other harmful activity.
- Legal Compliance. To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
Cookies
A cookie is a small data file that a website stores on your computer or device. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies. These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They support site navigation and basic functionality such as remembering your preferences. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Analytics Cookies. We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with the Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your visit, such as the pages you view and how long you spend on the site. This information is aggregated and used to improve the Website. You can learn more about how Google uses data at https://policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Performance and Security Cookies. Our website uses Cloudflare for content delivery and security. Cloudflare may place cookies on your device for performance optimization and security purposes. You can learn more at https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/.
- Third-Party Embed Cookies. Embedded content from third-party services (such as Vimeo videos) may set their own cookies when you interact with that content. See "Embedded Content and Third-Party Services" below for details on these services and links to their privacy policies.
You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being set. Please note that some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Some web browsers transmit "Do Not Track" signals to websites. We currently do not take action in response to these signals, as no uniform standard for interpreting them has been adopted.
Embedded Content and Third-Party Services
The Website includes content and links to services provided by third parties. Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they collect and use your information:
- Vimeo. We embed videos hosted on Vimeo. When you view a page with an embedded Vimeo video, Vimeo may collect information about your visit. Vimeo's privacy policy is available at https://vimeo.com/privacy. Note that Vimeo may set its own cookies when you interact with an embedded video.
- Google Maps. We use Google Maps to display our location. Google may collect information when you interact with the map. Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
- Social Media. The Website includes links to our profiles on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter). If you follow these links, your interactions with those platforms are governed by their respective privacy policies: Meta Privacy Policy (covers both Facebook and Instagram) and X Privacy Policy.
When you use a third-party service linked from our Website (such as Google Forms for applications or OneCause for donations), you leave our Website and your information is collected by that service according to its own privacy policy, not ours.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers. We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Website, including our email service provider, website hosting provider, and analytics provider. These providers are given access only to the information they need to perform their services and are required to protect the confidentiality of your information.
- Legal Requirements. We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is reasonably necessary to comply with a legal process, respond to claims, or protect the rights, property, or safety of ASLA, our users, or the public.
- School Transitions. In the event of school closure, charter non-renewal, or transfer of operations to a successor organization, your information may be transferred as part of that transition in accordance with applicable law. We will notify you of any such change.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information we collect from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. The Website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:
- Newsletter Subscriptions. We retain your email address and subscription preferences until you unsubscribe.
- Contact Inquiries. We retain messages and contact information for a reasonable period to respond to and follow up on your inquiry.
- Log Data. Website access logs are generally retained for up to 12 months and then deleted.
Information submitted through third-party services (Google Forms, OneCause, Mailchimp) is retained according to those services' own retention policies and our data management practices.
Children's Privacy
ASLA is a K-12 school, and we recognize that children, parents, and families visit our Website. The Website itself is primarily informational and does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13. Where personal information is collected from families (such as admission applications or newsletter signups), it is collected through third-party platforms where a parent or guardian provides the information.
If we become aware that we have directly collected personal information from a child under 13 through the Website without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe this may have occurred, please contact us using the information below.
Third-Party Links
The Website contains links to third-party websites and services that are not operated by us, including external platforms used for applications, donations, and event registration. If you follow a link to any third-party site, please note that those sites have their own privacy policies and we have no responsibility or liability for their content or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
- Marketing Communications. You may opt out of receiving marketing emails from us at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link included in each email, or by contacting us directly.
- Cookies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. See the "Cookies" section above for details.
- Access and Deletion. You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you, or ask us to update or delete it, by contacting us at the address below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Albuquerque Sign Language Academy may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If we make material changes to how we handle personal information, we will notify you by placing a prominent notice on the Website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Albuquerque Sign Language Academy
P.O. Box 6589
Albuquerque, NM 87197
Email: info@aslacademy.com
Main: (505) 247-1701
Video Phone: (505) 835-1330
Fax: (505) 247-1704
This privacy policy is adapted from the Automattic privacy policy, available under a Creative Commons ShareAlike license, and has been modified to reflect the practices of the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy.
Last Updated: August 2026
Introduction
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy ("ASLA," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at aslacademy.com (the "Website").
We have a few guiding principles:
- We do not ask you for personal information unless we need it to provide our services or fulfill your requests.
- We do not share your personal information with anyone except to provide our services, comply with the law, or protect our rights.
- We do not store personal information beyond what is required to operate the Website and meet our legal obligations.
By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Website.
Note regarding student records: This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Website. Student educational records maintained by ASLA are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and are handled in accordance with applicable federal and state law. For questions about student records, please contact the school directly.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
You may choose to interact with us in ways that require you to provide personal information. The type and amount of information depends on the interaction. For example:
- Contact Forms and Email. If you send us a message through a contact form or by email, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Newsletter Signup. If you subscribe to our email newsletter, your email address and any other information you provide are collected by our email service provider, Mailchimp. Mailchimp's privacy policy is available on Intuit's website.
- Admission Applications. Our lottery application is hosted on Google Forms, a third-party service operated by Google. Information you provide on that form is collected and stored by Google in accordance with Google's privacy policy. ASLA receives the submitted information to process your application.
- Employment Applications. Job applications are also submitted through Google Forms and are subject to the same Google privacy practices described above.
- Donations. Donations are processed through OneCause, a third-party fundraising platform. When you make a donation, your payment and contact information are collected and processed by OneCause in accordance with their privacy policy. We do not receive or store your payment card information.
- Event Registration. Some events and fundraisers use OneCause for registration and ticketing, subject to the same OneCause privacy practices described above.
- ASL Class Inquiries. If you contact us about our free family ASL classes or community classes, we collect the information you provide by email.
You can always decline to provide personal information, with the understanding that it may prevent you from engaging in certain activities.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain information is collected automatically:
- Log Data. Like most website operators, we collect information that web browsers and servers typically make available, such as the browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each request. Our purpose in collecting this information is to better understand how visitors use the Website.
- IP Addresses. We collect the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of visitors who interact with the Website. IP addresses are used for security purposes and to understand geographic usage patterns.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies. We use cookies and similar technologies to help identify and track visitors, remember preferences, and understand how the Website is used. See "Cookies" below for more information.
Information From Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services we use, such as our analytics provider or email service provider. This information is used only for the purposes described in this policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Communications. To respond to your questions, comments, and requests. If you have subscribed to our newsletter, we will send you periodic emails about ASLA programs, events, and news. Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link, and you may opt out at any time.
- Admission and Enrollment. To process lottery applications and communicate with families about the admission process.
- Website Operation and Improvement. To operate, maintain, and improve the Website, including understanding how visitors use the site so we can make it better.
- Security. To protect the Website and our users from unauthorized access and other harmful activity.
- Legal Compliance. To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
Cookies
A cookie is a small data file that a website stores on your computer or device. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies. These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They support site navigation and basic functionality such as remembering your preferences. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Analytics Cookies. We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with the Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your visit, such as the pages you view and how long you spend on the site. This information is aggregated and used to improve the Website. You can learn more about how Google uses data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Performance and Security Cookies. Our website uses Cloudflare for content delivery and security. Cloudflare may place cookies on your device for performance optimization and security purposes. You can learn more at Cloudflare's privacy policy page.
- Third-Party Embed Cookies. Embedded content from third-party services (such as Vimeo videos) may set their own cookies when you interact with that content. See "Embedded Content and Third-Party Services" below for details on these services and links to their privacy policies.
You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being set. Please note that some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Some web browsers transmit "Do Not Track" signals to websites. We currently do not take action in response to these signals, as no uniform standard for interpreting them has been adopted.
Embedded Content and Third-Party Services
The Website includes content and links to services provided by third parties. Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they collect and use your information:
- Vimeo. We embed videos hosted on Vimeo. When you view a page with an embedded Vimeo video, Vimeo may collect information about your visit. Vimeo's privacy policy is available on their website. Note that Vimeo may set its own cookies when you interact with an embedded video.
- Google Maps. We use Google Maps to display our location. Google may collect information when you interact with the map. Google's privacy policy is available on their website.
- Social Media. The Website includes links to our profiles on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter). If you follow these links, your interactions with those platforms are governed by their respective privacy policies: Meta Privacy Policy (covers both Facebook and Instagram) and X Privacy Policy.
When you use a third-party service linked from our Website (such as Google Forms for applications or OneCause for donations), you leave our Website and your information is collected by that service according to its own privacy policy, not ours.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers. We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Website, including our email service provider, website hosting provider, and analytics provider. These providers are given access only to the information they need to perform their services and are required to protect the confidentiality of your information.
- Legal Requirements. We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is reasonably necessary to comply with a legal process, respond to claims, or protect the rights, property, or safety of ASLA, our users, or the public.
- School Transitions. In the event of school closure, charter non-renewal, or transfer of operations to a successor organization, your information may be transferred as part of that transition in accordance with applicable law. We will notify you of any such change.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information we collect from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. The Website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:
- Newsletter Subscriptions. We retain your email address and subscription preferences until you unsubscribe.
- Contact Inquiries. We retain messages and contact information for a reasonable period to respond to and follow up on your inquiry.
- Log Data. Website access logs are generally retained for up to 12 months and then deleted.
Information submitted through third-party services (Google Forms, OneCause, Mailchimp) is retained according to those services' own retention policies and our data management practices.
Children's Privacy
ASLA is a K-12 school, and we recognize that children, parents, and families visit our Website. The Website itself is primarily informational and does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13. Where personal information is collected from families (such as admission applications or newsletter signups), it is collected through third-party platforms where a parent or guardian provides the information.
If we become aware that we have directly collected personal information from a child under 13 through the Website without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe this may have occurred, please contact us using the information below.
Third-Party Links
The Website contains links to third-party websites and services that are not operated by us, including external platforms used for applications, donations, and event registration. If you follow a link to any third-party site, please note that those sites have their own privacy policies and we have no responsibility or liability for their content or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
- Marketing Communications. You may opt out of receiving marketing emails from us at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link included in each email, or by contacting us directly.
- Cookies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. See the "Cookies" section above for details.
- Access and Deletion. You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you, or ask us to update or delete it, by contacting us at the address below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Albuquerque Sign Language Academy may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If we make material changes to how we handle personal information, we will notify you by placing a prominent notice on the Website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Albuquerque Sign Language Academy
P.O. Box 6589
Albuquerque, NM 87197
Email: info@aslacademy.com
Main: (505) 247-1701
Video Phone: (505) 835-1330
Fax: (505) 247-1704
This privacy policy is adapted from the Automattic privacy policy, available under a Creative Commons ShareAlike license, and has been modified to reflect the practices of the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy.
