Privacy Policy
Your Information, Protected
Fort Erie International Academy is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
1. Collection & Use of Personal Information
Fort Erie International Academy (FEIA) collects personal data—such as name, contact details, birthdate, student records, and photographs—only when necessary for educational administration, communication, event coordination, admissions, academic support, and legal obligations. Sensitive information (e.g., health data, background checks) is collected only with explicit consent and used strictly for its intended purpose.
2. Consent & Student Records
We obtain direct consent whenever required. Students and parents have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of personal information. FEIA adheres to Canadian privacy legislation (PIPEDA) and relevant education-sector standards for managing student data. Directory information (e.g., student name, grade) may be shared in publications unless a student opts out.
3. Disclosure & Third Parties
FEIA does not sell or rent personal data. We share information only with trusted service providers (e.g., IT platforms, government bodies, post-secondary institutions) when necessary and under confidentiality agreements. Legal requirements or emergencies (for protecting safety or complying with court orders) may warrant further disclosure. We are not responsible for privacy practices on linked third-party websites—please review their policies.
4. Security & Retention
Reasonable security measures (technical, administrative, and physical) protect your information from unauthorized access, modification, or loss. Personal data is retained only as long as needed to meet its collection purposes or as legally required, after which it is securely destroyed or anonymized.
5. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze visitor behavior. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some site features may not function optimally.
6. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in practices or legal obligations. We will post revisions with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our site implies acceptance of the updated policy. Material changes affecting prior data will be communicated directly.
7. Complaints & Contact
For inquiries, requests to access or correct information, or privacy concerns, please contact our Privacy Officer at:
Fort Erie International Academy
7 Tait Ave, Fort Erie, ON L2A 0G1, Canada
Email: privacy@feia.ca
We aim to respond within 30 days. If unresolved, complaints may be escalated to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.