MyPowerHub SMS Privacy Policy
West Deptford Public Schools is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our students, parents, and guardians. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you opt into our MyPowerHub two-way text messaging service.
1. What Information We Collect
When you enroll or opt into the MyPowerHub text messaging service, we collect and process the following information:
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Your mobile phone number.
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Your name and relationship to the student (linked via your PowerSchool parent portal account).
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The content of text messages sent to and received from district staff or teachers.
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Standard technical logs associated with SMS delivery (e.g., time and date of the message, delivery status).
2. How the Information is Used
The information collected is used solely to facilitate educational support and communication. Specifically, we use this data to:
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Deliver school alerts, closures, and emergency notifications.
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Enable two-way text communication between parents/guardians and school staff.
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Provide updates regarding your student's attendance, academic progress, and school activities.
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Troubleshoot, maintain, and improve the MyPowerHub messaging service.
3. Whether Information is Shared
We maintain strict confidentiality regarding your mobile data.
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No Sharing for Marketing: We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your mobile number or personal information with third parties for marketing, promotional, or commercial purposes.
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Service Providers: Your data is shared only with PowerSchool (the platform provider) and necessary telecommunication carriers solely as required to transmit the text messages.
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Legal Compliance: We will only disclose your information outside of these parameters if required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our students and staff.
4. User Rights and Opting Out
You retain full control over your communication preferences:
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Opting Out: You have the right to stop receiving text messages at any time. Simply reply STOP to any message received from MyPowerHub. Once opted out, you will no longer receive text messages unless you choose to re-enroll.
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Access and Updates: You can update your contact information or mobile number at any time through your standard PowerSchool Parent Portal or by contacting your student's school main office.
5. How Data is Protected
We employ robust administrative, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.
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Data transmitted via MyPowerHub is encrypted in transit and at rest.
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Access to parent contact information and message history is strictly limited to authorized school personnel who require it to perform their educational duties.
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We comply with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
6. How to Contact Our District
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please reach out to our technology department: