Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 10, 2022
Last Updated: February 24, 2026

Steamboat Mountain School (“Steamboat Mountain School,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values the privacy of our students, parents/guardians, alumni, donors, employees, applicants, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website, use our online services, communicate with us, or interact with us in other ways.

School Contact Information

Steamboat Mountain School (9–12 Campus)
42605 County Rd 36
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Steamboat Mountain School (K–8 Campus)
818 Oak Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Phone: (970) 879-1350
Email: info@steamboatmountainschool.org

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly
  • Contact information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
  • Student and family information (student name, grade, parent/guardian names, emergency contacts)
  • Admissions and enrollment materials (applications, prior school information, recommendations, interviews)
  • Academic and activity registrations
  • Health and safety information such as allergies or emergency authorization details
  • Employment application materials (resume, references, background information where permitted)
  • Alumni and donor information (graduation year, giving history, event participation)
  • Communications you send to us
Information Collected Automatically
  • IP address and browser type
  • Device identifiers and operating system
  • Pages viewed and links clicked
  • Referring and exit pages
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Information From Third Parties

We may receive information from service providers that support school operations such as student information systems, communications platforms, fundraising systems, admissions systems, and payment processors.

2. How We Use Information

  • Provide educational programming and student services
  • Process admissions applications and enrollment
  • Communicate with families, students, alumni, and staff
  • Maintain academic and administrative records
  • Coordinate school events, athletics, and activities
  • Process employment applications
  • Conduct fundraising and alumni engagement activities
  • Operate, maintain, and improve our website
  • Ensure security and protect our community
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • All the sections exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

3. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enable essential website functionality, remember user preferences, and analyze site usage to improve performance.

Cookies may be session-based (expire when you close your browser) or persistent (remain until deleted or expired). You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Payments and Credit Card Information

Online payments made to Steamboat Mountain School, including tuition payments, donations, and other fees, are processed through Authorize.net.

  • Steamboat Mountain School does not store full credit card numbers or card security codes (CVV).
  • Payment information is transmitted directly to and processed by Authorize.net and associated financial institutions.
  • If recurring payments are established, any stored payment credentials are securely stored by Authorize.net, not on Steamboat Mountain School servers.

We may retain transaction records such as payer name, payment amount, date, and confirmation details for accounting and audit purposes.

5. When We Share Information

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who provide services such as website hosting, IT services, communications platforms, student information systems, admissions systems, event and fundraising platforms, and payment processing services. These providers are expected to protect personal information and use it only for authorized purposes.

Legal and Safety Requirements

We may disclose information when necessary to protect the safety of students, families, staff, and visitors; comply with applicable laws; respond to lawful requests; or enforce school policies.

With Consent

We may share information when you direct us to do so or provide consent.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill educational, operational, legal, and accounting purposes. Retention periods vary depending on the type of record.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are used by students and families. We encourage parents and guardians to supervise children’s online activity. If you believe personal information has been submitted improperly, please contact us at info@steamboatmountainschool.org.

9. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

Steamboat Mountain School
42605 County Rd 36
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

K–8 Campus
818 Oak Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Phone: (970) 879-1350
Email: info@steamboatmountainschool.org