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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 10, 2026
At Tampa Early College Academy ("TECA," "we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information obtained through our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:
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Complete an interest or enrollment form
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Contact us by email or phone
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Subscribe to newsletters or updates
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Register for events
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Request additional information
This information may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Student grade level
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Parent or guardian information
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Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Pages visited
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Time spent on the website
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Referral sources
This information helps us improve the performance and usability of our website.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
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Respond to inquiries
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Provide information about admissions and enrollment
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Send newsletters and school updates
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Register families for events
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Improve our website and communications
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Analyze website performance
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Comply with applicable laws and regulations
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our website.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services such as:
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Website analytics providers
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Email marketing platforms
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Online form providers
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Payment or registration services (if applicable)
These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect your information.
Student Privacy
Protecting student privacy is important to us.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website except as voluntarily submitted by a parent, guardian, or authorized individual for school-related purposes.
Our handling of student information complies with applicable federal and state laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), when applicable.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only:
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With service providers assisting in school operations
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When required by law
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To protect the safety and security of our students, families, staff, or school community
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
External Links
Our website may contain links to other websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
Your Choices
You may:
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Request access to the personal information we have about you
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Request corrections to inaccurate information
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Request removal from our marketing communications at any time
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Tampa Early College Academy
400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 1900
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: (813) 693-1636