Privacy Policy
La Scuola d’Italia New York
Last updated: 09/12/2025
La Scuola d’Italia New York (“La Scuola,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website (the “Site”) and related services.
By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with our Site, we may collect the following personal information:
-
Contact Form submissions: First Name, Last Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Division of interest, and your Message.
-
Book a Visit (via Calendly): Name, Email, Phone, preferred date/time, and other scheduling details.
-
Automatically collected information: IP address, browser type, device information, and Site usage statistics (via Wix or third-party tools).
We only collect information necessary to respond to inquiries, schedule visits, and provide information about our programs and services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
-
To respond to inquiries or requests submitted through our forms.
-
To schedule and manage school visits and events.
-
To send you information about our programs, admissions, or services (if you consent).
-
To maintain and improve our Site and services.
-
To comply with applicable legal obligations.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it in the following limited circumstances:
-
Service providers: with Wix (website host), Calendly (visit scheduling), email service providers, and other trusted vendors who assist us in operating the Site and services.
-
Legal compliance: when required to comply with law, regulation, or legal process.
-
School operations: to protect the safety, rights, and property of our students, staff, and community.
Each third-party service provider is contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes specified.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by law. For example:
-
Contact form inquiries: kept for up to 2 years.
-
Visit booking data: kept for up to 1 year after the scheduled visit.
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7).
5. Cookies & Tracking
Our Site, powered by Wix, may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze traffic. You may manage or disable cookies in your browser settings; some features of the Site may not function properly without them.
6. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet-based system is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights & Choices
You may:
-
Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
-
Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
-
Opt out of receiving marketing emails by using the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us directly.
To exercise these rights, please contact us
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is intended for use by parents and guardians, not directly by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 online. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
As an educational institution, student records are protected under federal and state laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Parents or eligible students may request access to and correction of educational records in accordance with FERPA.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date above reflects the latest revision. Any significant changes will be posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
La Scuola d’Italia New York
12 East 96th Street
New York, NY 10128
Email: admissions@lascuoladitalia.org
Phone: +1 (212) 369 3290