Data Use Notice
At Heights, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our students’ information. This notice explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the data of individuals who participate in the Heights program.
By participating in the Heights program, students (and their parents or guardians, where applicable) acknowledge that their information may be collected and used as described in this notice.
WHAT DO WE COLLECT?
We collect information about students who participate in Heights programs. Some of the things we might collect are your name, address, race, gender, age, and answers to our surveys.
WHY DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION?
Heights collects information to better understand how we serve students. We also collect information to understand how effective our work is. In the future, we may use this information in research projects to help us understand our impact on students.
HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?
We store your information in protected, electronic systems to keep your data safe. We might share your information with researchers. If we do, we will remove your name and any other information that could identify you. We will also require those researchers to follow laws and policies to keep your data private.
HOW LONG WILL WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?
It is important for us to track our work and impact over long periods of time. Because of that, we may keep any information that we collect indefinitely.
HOW DO I KNOW IF THIS POLICY CHANGES?
This policy is kept up-to-date on the Heights website.
WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
Please email data@heights.org if you have any questions or concerns.
To learn more about this data use notice, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this website, feel free to contact us.