Privacy Policy

We may collect limited personal information through voluntary forms or online services. This information can include your name, email address, phone number or other identifying information that you provide when contacting us, submitting forms, or signing up for district-related services.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

The information we collect is used only for the purpose it was provided. For example, we may use your information to respond to questions, deliver updates, or provide access to specific services. Gaston County Schools does not sell, share, or disclose your personal information to outside parties unless required by law.

Our website may use cookies to enhance the user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help improve site functionality and allow us to understand how visitors interact with our content. You can choose to disable cookies through your web browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect how the site functions for you.

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information shared through our website. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We encourage users to avoid submitting sensitive information through unsecured forms. Gaston County Schools is not responsible for any unauthorized access to your information due to technical issues beyond our control.

Our website may include links to external websites that are not operated by Gaston County Schools. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of these external sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.