Privacy Policy

The Now Academy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of our students, families, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with applicable laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Application & Enrollment: Parent/guardian names, child’s name, date of birth, age, grade, contact information, and application details.
• Student Records (FERPA): Academic performance, attendance, behavior, assessments, and individualized learning plans.
• Digital Campus (Heartbeat): Account login credentials, chat participation, course progress, uploaded assignments, and feedback.
• Website & Events: Contact forms (name, email, phone, questions), event registrations, and newsletter sign-ups.
• Technology Use (COPPA): Limited information from students under 13, collected only with parental consent, including username, password, and learning activity data.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Deliver high-quality education (both Hybrid and Homeschool programs).
• Maintain student records and progress reports.
• Provide access to our digital campus (Heartbeat).
• Communicate with parents and guardians regarding student progress, events, and school updates.
• Comply with federal and state education reporting requirements.
• Improve our programs, curriculum, and website functionality.

3. FERPA Compliance

The Now Academy complies fully with FERPA, which protects the privacy of student education records.

• Parents/guardians have the right to access their child’s records.
• Schools may not release personally identifiable information (PII) without written parental consent, except in limited situations permitted by law (e.g., safety, legal requirements).
• Student records are maintained securely and are accessible only to authorized staff and parents/guardians.

4. COPPA Compliance

The Now Academy complies with COPPA to protect the online privacy of children under 13.

• We require verifiable parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information from children under 13.
• Children may not create accounts, post in chats, or submit assignments online without parental/guardian oversight.
• Parents may review, update, or request deletion of their child’s personal information at any time by contacting us.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal information.

 We may share information only with:

• Educational Service Providers (technology, curriculum tools) under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal or Safety Requirements, when disclosure is required by law or necessary to protect students.
• Parents/Guardians, who are primary custodians of their child’s data.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard safeguards to protect data, including:

• Secure servers and encrypted data storage.
• Password-protected access to student records.
• Regular security monitoring and staff training.

  Despite these measures, no system is 100% secure. Parents should encourage responsible use of technology by their children.

7. Your Rights

As a parent/guardian, you have the right to:

• Access and review your child’s education records.
• Request corrections of inaccurate or misleading records.
• Withdraw consent for certain types of data collection.
• Request deletion of your child’s personal information (subject to record-keeping laws).

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your child’s information:

The Now Academy


 ✉️ Email: nowthenowacademy@gmail.com
 🌐 Website: www.thenowacademy.co

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with a revised “Effective Date.”