Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

The Overlake School (“Overlake,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, families, employees, alumni, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information through this website (the “Site”).

Overlake’s approach to privacy reflects our values of inclusion, integrity, well-being, and mutual respect, as well as our obligations as an educational institution.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may choose to provide personal information through:

  • Inquiry or admissions forms

  • Event registrations

  • Donations or giving pages

  • Applications or account creation

  • Alumni updates

  • Other interactive features

Information Automatically Collected

We may collect limited technical data such as:

  • IP address and browser type

  • Device identifiers

  • Pages visited and time on site

  • Cookies or similar technologies used for functionality and analytics

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under age 13 without appropriate parental consent.

2. How We Use Information

Overlake uses information to:

  • Provide information about programs, admissions, and events

  • Respond to inquiries and support communication

  • Improve Site functionality and user experience

  • Support operational, safety, and educational purposes

  • Conduct institutional research and analytics

  • Maintain secure and reliable systems

We do not sell personal information.

All student information is handled in alignment with Overlake’s Student & Family Handbook and applicable federal and state privacy laws.

3. When We Share Information

We may share information:

  • With trusted service providers under confidentiality agreements

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • To protect the safety or rights of the Overlake community

  • With third parties assisting with website hosting, payment processing, admissions systems, or alumni platforms

We do not share information for marketing or resale.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies to:

  • Enable core Site functions

  • Remember your preferences

  • Analyze trends to improve design and performance

You may disable cookies in your browser, though some features may stop working.

5. Security of Information

Overlake takes appropriate administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect information collected on or through the Site. No system can guarantee perfect security, but Overlake strives for best practices consistent with our educational mission and legal obligations.

6. Your Choices

You may request to:

  • Access or update certain personal information

  • Opt out of certain communications

  • Request deletion when legally permissible

Some student, financial, or academic records must be retained per school policy or law.

7. Links to External Sites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked on our Site.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with the revised “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy may be directed to questions@overlake.org or 425-868-1000