Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District Website

Last updated: July 8th, 2025

Introduction
Welcome to the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District website. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our students, staff, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information on our website.

Information We Collect
Our website is designed to provide information about our school and its activities. We do not collect any personal information from visitors to our website.

Automatically Collected Information
While we do not collect personal information, our web hosting service may automatically collect and store certain non-personal information about your visit. This may include:

  • The Internet Protocol Address (IP address) of the device you used to access our site

  • The type of browser and operating system you used

  • The date and time you visited the site

  • The pages you visited

  • The website you came from, if any (known as the "referring URL")

This information is used solely for the purpose of improving our website's performance and enhancing the user experience. It is not used to identify individual visitors.

Use of Cookies
Our website does not use cookies or similar tracking technologies.

Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage our users to read the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

SMS
SMS consent and phone number will not be shared with third parties or affiliate companies for marketing purposes.

SMS Terms and Conditions

1- SMS Consent Communication:

The information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

2- Types of SMS Communications:

If you have consented to receive text messages from the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District, you may receive messages related to the following:

  • Conversational SMS

  • Follow-up messages

  • Informational district and school alerts

Example: "Hello, this is a friendly reminder of your parent-teacher conference appointment with Mrs. Smith at Galesville Elementary on 2/1/25 at 6:00pm. Reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging at any time."

3- Message Frequency:
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to 3 SMS messages per week related to district weather alerts.

4- Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:

Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.

5- Opt-In Method:

You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from Gale-Ettrick Trempealeau School District in the following ways:

  • By selecting the opt-in option during enrollment/registration.

  • By contacting your student's school.

  • By contacting the IT Department at 608-582-2291 ext 1601.

6- Opt-Out Method:

You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply "STOP" to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.

7- Help:

If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at techsupport@getschools.k12.wi.us or 608-582-2291 ext 1601.

Additional Options:

  • If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.

8- Standard Messaging Disclosures:

  • Message and data rates may apply.

  • You can opt-out at any time by texting "STOP."

  • For assistance, text "HELP" or visit our Privacy Policy page.

  • Message frequency may vary

Children's Privacy
As a K-12 school, we are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. Our website is informational in nature and does not require or request personal information from its visitors, regardless of age.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and, if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice on our website.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

techsupport@getschools.k12.wi.us