Privacy Notice
California U Prep Academy (“CUPA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information through our website located at www.cupaedu.org and other related services (collectively, the “Site”).
By using this Site, submitting a form, or communicating with us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Notice.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
a. Information You Provide Directly
• Inquiry forms (e.g., name, email, phone, grade level, student interests)
• Admission application data
• Uploaded documents (e.g., transcripts, recommendation letters)
• Parent/guardian information
• Communications sent to CUPA
b. Automatically Collected Information
• IP address and browser type
• Device and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Cookies and analytics data
2. Use of Information
We use the collected information to:
• Respond to inquiries and process applications
• Provide admissions, enrollment, and academic services
• Communicate with students and families
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Ensure compliance with laws and internal policies
• Conduct analytics and performance tracking
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Use of Cookies and Tracking Tools
Our site may use cookies, pixel tags, and third-party tools (such as Google Analytics) to gather aggregate usage data. These tools help us understand visitor behavior and improve our site’s performance.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect certain features.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share your information in limited cases, including:
• With trusted third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf (e.g., IT support, application platforms, communications tools), under contractual confidentiality obligations
• With accrediting organizations or educational regulators when required
• To comply with legal obligations or protect CUPA’s rights, students, or users
• With your consent
5. Protection of Children’s Privacy
Our site is intended for general audiences, including parents and prospective students.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, in accordance with COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act).
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure. By using our Site, you acknowledge this risk.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this notice, including for legal or reporting requirements, admissions decisions, or alumni outreach.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Access or request a copy of your personal data
• Request corrections or updates
• Withdraw consent or request deletion (subject to applicable regulations)
• Lodge a complaint with an appropriate authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.
9. Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.
10. International Users
If you are accessing this site from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer.
11. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Notice periodically. Updates will be posted here with the revised date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of changes.
12. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Notice, please contact:
California U Prep Academy
Email: info@californiaprep.org