Last updated: June 27, 2026
Chip-Free Schools (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://chipfreeschools.com. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Contact us via email at contact@chipfreeschools.com
- Submit feedback, corrections, or inquiries through our contact channels
- Subscribe to any updates or newsletters we may offer
The personal information we collect may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Any other information you choose to include in your message
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on those pages
- Referring website or search terms
- Date and time of access
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This information is collected through standard server logs and cookies.
2. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Understand how visitors interact with our content
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Analyze traffic patterns and content performance
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for basic website functionality (e.g., navigation, security) |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand visitor behavior and improve our content (e.g., Google Analytics) |
| Advertising Cookies | Used by third-party advertisers to deliver relevant ads (e.g., Google AdSense) |
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries: When you contact us via email, we use your information to reply to your questions, feedback, or concerns.
- To improve our content: Analytics data helps us understand which articles are most helpful and how we can better serve parents and educators.
- To maintain website security: IP addresses and usage data help us detect and prevent unauthorized access or abuse.
- To serve relevant advertising: We may use third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, to display ads. These services may use cookies to deliver personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior.
4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other websites on the Internet.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.
For more information about how Google collects and processes data, please review Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting analytics, or serving advertisements. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests (e.g., subpoenas, court orders).
- Protection of rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet-based platform can guarantee 100% security. We encourage you to use caution when sharing personal information online.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Email correspondence is typically retained for up to 24 months to maintain a record of communications and improve our responses.
8. Children’s Privacy
Chip-Free Schools is a resource for parents and educators. While our content addresses topics related to children and schools, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at contact@chipfreeschools.com, and we will promptly delete such information.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-out: Opt out of certain data collection practices, including personalized advertising.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@chipfreeschools.com.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, including educational resources, research institutions, and government sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: contact@chipfreeschools.com
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.