Privacy Policy


Effective Date: October 1, 2025


Michigan Cyber Academy (MCA) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of students, parents, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.



1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

  • Website & Analytics Data: Information automatically collected through Google Analytics, including IP addresses, browser type, device information, and site usage data.
  • Advertising Data: Information related to your interaction with our online ads (through Google Ads or similar platforms).
  • Form Submissions: Information you provide through online forms (Cognito Forms), such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, and messages.
  • Student Enrollment Data: Information provided during the enrollment process, including but not limited to:
  • Student and parent/guardian names
  • Contact information (phone, email, address)
  • Date of birth
  • Educational history and copies of transcripts
  • Documentation required to verify age, residency, and eligibility



2. How We Use Information

We use collected information for purposes including:

  • To review and process student enrollment applications
  • To communicate with students and parents via phone, text, or email
  • To send important school updates, reminders, and information about MCA programs
  • To analyze website traffic and improve our website using Google Analytics
  • To deliver relevant advertising through Google Ads and measure campaign effectiveness
  • To comply with state and district reporting requirements for public education



3. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. Information may be shared only in the following situations:

  • With Service Providers: Third-party vendors such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Cognito Forms, which help us operate our website and enrollment systems.
  • For Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or government regulation.
  • Within Hazel Park Schools: As MCA is an alternative program within Hazel Park Schools, certain information may be shared with district staff as part of standard reporting and compliance.



4. Communications

By providing your phone number or email to MCA, you consent to receive school-related communications by phone, text, or email. These messages may include enrollment updates, reminders, academic notices, and important school information.


  • If you inquire about enrollment but do not enroll, you may opt out of further communications at any time.
  • If you enroll as an MCA student, you and your parent/guardian (if under 18) agree that participation requires accepting school communications, since they are necessary for instruction, compliance, and student support.


5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure.



6. Student Privacy

MCA complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other applicable state and federal student privacy laws. Student records are only accessed by authorized personnel and shared when legally required or with parent/guardian consent.



7. Your Rights

Parents and students have the right to:

  • Request access to enrollment information on file
  • Correct or update inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of certain non-essential data (subject to legal and educational requirements)



8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.



9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:


Michigan Cyber Academy
 248-399-2222