Privacy Policy
Charlotte Chinese Academy — Student Registration Portal
Last updated: May 2025
1. Introduction
Charlotte Chinese Academy (“CCA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the student registration portal at chinese-school-platform.vercel.app. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our registration platform.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following information when you register:
- Parent/guardian name, email address, and phone number
- Student name, date of birth, and grade level
- Class enrollment selections
- Payment information (processed securely via Stripe or PayPal — we do not store credit card numbers)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process student enrollment and class assignments
- Send enrollment confirmation and school communications
- Process tuition and textbook payments
- Manage class rosters and administrative records
- Send important school announcements and updates
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties except:
- Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal) to complete transactions
- Email service providers to send confirmations and notifications
- As required by law
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. All payment transactions are encrypted and processed through PCI-compliant payment providers.
6. Data Retention
We retain enrollment records for the duration required by applicable education regulations. You may request deletion of your account by contacting us directly.
7. Children's Privacy
Our platform collects student information as part of the enrollment process. Parents and guardians are responsible for providing consent on behalf of their children. We do not knowingly collect information directly from children under 13.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt out of non-essential communications
9. Cookies
Our platform uses essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking purposes.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Charlotte Chinese Academy5800 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC 28270
info@charlottechineseacademy.org
