Organization: Loudoun Wildlife Learning
Effective Date: March 11, 2026
Last Reviewed: March 11, 2026
LoudounWildlifeLearning is dedicated to connecting students with the natural world. In alignment with our mission, we treat the data of our educators, parents, and students with the highest level of integrity. This policy outlines our compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
1. Data Collection and Purpose
We adhere to the principle of Data Minimization: we only collect what is strictly necessary to provide our educational services.
| Data Category | Method of Collection | Purpose |
| Usage Data | Cookies/Analytics (Anonymous) | Improving website accessibility and navigation |
2. Security and Data Retention
We implement industry-standard administrative and technical safeguards to protect your data.
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Retention: We only keep data as long as necessary to support our “Educators supported” and “Years running” metrics or as required by state record-keeping laws for nonprofits.
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Third-Party Disclosure: We do not share your information with third parties except for essential service providers (e.g., email hosting) who are also contractually bound to privacy standards.
3. Accessibility Statement
In accordance with WCAG 2.2 Standards, we strive to ensure our digital resources are accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you encounter any barriers on our site, please notify us immediately.