Privacy Policy
St. Mary Catholic Central (SMCC) Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 25, 2025
Location: Michigan, USA
St. Mary Catholic Central (SMCC) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our students, families, alumni, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information through our website and online platforms. By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
SMCC does not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it—such as by sending us an email, completing an online form, or participating in a survey. Any personal information submitted will be used only for the stated purpose at the time of collection and will not be transferred to non-affiliated third parties, except as required by law or explicitly disclosed at the time of collection.
Examples of personal information include your name, email address, phone number, and any information voluntarily provided in communication with SMCC.
Consent
When consent for the use or disclosure of personal information is required, SMCC will seek consent from the appropriate individual.
In the case of a student’s personal information, consent will be obtained from the student and/or parent or guardian, depending on the circumstances and the student’s maturity to understand the consequences of the proposed use and disclosure.
Media Best Practice
SMCC may share student images, work, or achievements for educational or promotional purposes in accordance with our media release policies. Parents and guardians may choose to opt out of the use of student likenesses by contacting the school office.
Cookies
A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser that allows our website to “remember” user preferences—such as bookmarked pages or login status—between visits.
The use of cookies is not linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site.
Most web browsers allow users to reject, accept selectively, or delete cookies. Please note that rejecting or deleting cookies may affect certain website functions.
Log Files
Like most websites, SMCC uses analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand website traffic patterns and improve user experience.
Information collected may include:
- IP addresses
- General geographic location (city, state, country)
- Browser type and platform
- Internet service provider (ISP)
- Referring and exit pages
- Date/time of visits and time spent on pages
- Search terms used to find our site
This information is collected anonymously and cannot be used to personally identify visitors. Data is used only to monitor trends and improve the performance of our website.
Links to External Sites
The SMCC website may contain links to other websites. SMCC is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of external websites. We encourage all users to review the privacy policies of any site they visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected directly by SMCC.
Security
SMCC takes reasonable precautions to protect users’ personal information.
When users submit personal data—such as contact details or credit card information—through online forms, registration systems, or donation portals, that information is encrypted using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology.
Servers that store personally identifiable information are maintained in secure environments, and credit card numbers are never permanently stored on our website servers.
Non-Secured Communications
Posts made to discussion boards, comment sections, or alumni class notes may be viewable by other users. When these areas are not password-protected, information posted may also be visible to the general public. Please exercise caution when sharing personal information in these spaces.
Children’s Privacy
In accordance with applicable Michigan and federal laws, SMCC does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If such information is inadvertently collected, it will be deleted promptly upon discovery.
Your Privacy Rights (Michigan Residents)
Michigan residents have the right to request access to or correction of personal information held by SMCC, as well as to request that their personal information not be disclosed to third parties unless required by law. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy or how SMCC handles personal information, please contact:
St. Mary Catholic Central High School
108 West Elm Avenue
Monroe, MI 48162
Phone: (734) 241-7622
Email: info@smccmonroe.com