Effective Date: August 10, 2026
At Myrtle Beach Adventist Christian Academy, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us. As a Christian educational institution, we strive to handle information with integrity, care, and responsibility.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including:
- Parent/guardian names
- Student names
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Mailing addresses
- Admissions inquiry information
- Appointment and campus tour requests
- Prayer requests or other information submitted through online forms
We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Website usage statistics
How We Use Information
We use information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Schedule appointments, tours, or shadow days
- Communicate regarding admissions and enrollment
- Provide information about school programs, events, and activities
- Improve our website and services
- Maintain the safety and security of our systems
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
Student Records and FERPA
Once a student enrolls, certain educational records may be protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA provides parents and eligible students with specific rights regarding access to and disclosure of education records.
Questions regarding student records may be directed to the MBACA School Board Chair at mbaca.schoolboardchair@gmail.com
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for parents, guardians, and prospective families.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental involvement. If we learn that information from a child under 13 has been submitted contrary to this policy, we will take steps to remove it. This section is intended to support compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:
- Improve website performance
- Understand how visitors use our site
- Enhance the user experience
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, although some features may not function properly.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, manage communications, or schedule appointments. These service providers are required to safeguard information and use it only for authorized purposes.
We may also disclose information when required by law.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
While we take security seriously, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Breach Notification
If a security breach involving personal information occurs, we will comply with applicable South Carolina data breach notification requirements and provide notice as required by law.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including churches, educational organizations, social media platforms, or payment providers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites.
Your Rights and Choices
You may contact us to:
- Request correction of information you have submitted
- Update your contact information
- Ask questions about how your information is used
- Request deletion of information where permitted by law
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Myrtle Beach Adventist Christian Academy
2351 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
843-236-1452