Loyola Academy is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and the information entrusted to us by students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, donors, and community members.
This Privacy Policy explains how Loyola Academy collects, uses, protects, and discloses information obtained through our website.
Information We Collect
Information You voluntarily Provide
Loyola Academy may collect information when you voluntarily provide it through:
- Website forms
- Admissions inquiries
- Event registrations
- Donation forms
- Employment applications
- Newsletter subscriptions
- Community portal access
- Direct communications with the school
Information we may collect includes:
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Relationship to Loyola Academy
- Business or employment information
- Family information provided voluntarily
- Other information submitted through website forms
Loyola Academy does not store credit card numbers, security codes, or Social Security numbers through its website systems.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- General geographic location
This information is used to improve website functionality, performance, security, and user experience.
How We Use Information
Information collected through our website may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Process registrations and applications
- Facilitate donations and purchases
- Communicate school news, events, and programs
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Support admissions, advancement, and school operations
- Maintain the security and integrity of our systems
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
Information Sharing
Loyola Academy does not sell personal information.
Information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers that support school operations, including website hosting, payment processing, communications, analytics, admissions, advancement, and related services. These providers are required to protect information and use it only for authorized purposes.
Information may also be disclosed when required by law, court order, or other legal process.
Student Privacy
Loyola Academy is committed to protecting student information and complies with applicable student privacy laws, including:
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
- Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA), where applicable
Student information collected through school-operated systems is governed by applicable school policies, contractual agreements, and legal requirements.
Cookies and Analytics
Loyola Academy uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, security, and user experience.
Cookies
Cookies may be used to:
- Maintain login sessions
- Remember user preferences
- Improve website performance
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact certain website features and functionality.
Analytics
Loyola Academy may utilize analytics services, including Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors use the website and to improve website content and functionality.
Analytics information may include:
- Website traffic
- Page usage statistics
- Browser information
- Device information
- General geographic location
This information is aggregated and is not intended to identify individual users.
Third-Party Services
The Loyola Academy website may utilize third-party services and integrations to support:
- Admissions
- Advancement
- Communications
- Event registration
- Payment processing
- Analytics
- Video content
- Social media integrations
- Other school operations
Loyola Academy is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.
Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
Loyola Academy may evaluate or utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to support educational, administrative, operational, analytical, and communication functions.
Any use of AI involving institutional information is subject to applicable privacy, security, and governance requirements established by Loyola Academy.
Data Security
Loyola Academy utilizes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we take appropriate measures to protect information, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
User Rights and Requests
Individuals may request access to, correction of, or updates to their personal information maintained by Loyola Academy.
Requests regarding personal information will be reviewed in accordance with applicable laws, school policies, and operational requirements.
To submit a request, please contact the school using the information provided below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Loyola Academy reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes will be posted on this page and will take effect upon publication. Significant changes may also be communicated through additional methods deemed appropriate by the school.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Loyola Academy
1100 Laramie Avenue
Wilmette, Illinois 60091
webhelp@loy.org
https://www.goramblers.org
Updated June 10, 2026