Effective date: August 11, 2026.
This Privacy Policy describes how Maharishi School ("Maharishi School," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information in connection with maharishischool.org (the "Website"). It applies to this Website only, not to information collected offline or through other means.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and mailing address, submitted through inquiry, contact, or admissions forms.
- Application and enrollment information — admissions applications, transcripts, financial aid applications, and related supporting documents.
- Health and emergency information — for enrolled and boarding students, as needed for safety and care on campus.
- Payment information — processed through a secure third-party payment processor for tuition, fees, and donations; we do not store full payment card numbers on our own systems.
- Website usage information — automatically collected technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, described further under Cookies & Tracking Technologies below.
How We Use Information
- To respond to inquiries and communicate with prospective and current families.
- To process admissions applications and administer financial aid.
- To provide educational services and administer school programs.
- To communicate school news, events, and updates (you may opt out at any time).
- To maintain the security and proper functioning of the Website.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.
Children's Privacy
This Website is intended for use by parents, guardians, and prospective and current families, and forms on this site (such as inquiry and application forms) are intended to be completed by a parent or guardian on a child's behalf. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parental involvement. If we learn that we have collected personal information directly from a child under 13 without the involvement and consent of a parent or guardian, we will delete that information promptly. Parents and guardians may contact us at any time to review, correct, or request deletion of information provided about their child, or to refuse further collection — see Contact Us below.
Education Records
Maharishi School maintains and protects student education records consistent with the principles of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), including affording parents and eligible students the right to inspect and review education records, request amendment of records believed to be inaccurate, and consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information from those records except where FERPA permits disclosure without consent. Questions about a specific student's education records should be directed to the school's administrative office.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
This Website uses cookies, pixels, and similar analytics technologies to understand how visitors use the site and to help us reach prospective families effectively. These tools may collect information such as pages visited, time on site, and general location, and may be used in connection with advertising on other platforms.
You can control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting them; doing so may affect how some parts of the Website function. We do not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.
How We Share Information
We share information only as follows: with service providers who perform functions on our behalf (such as website hosting, email communications, and payment processing) and who are bound to protect your information; when required by law, subpoena, or to protect the safety of our community; or with your consent. We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information submitted through this Website, including encrypted transmission (HTTPS/TLS) for sensitive data and restricted access limited to staff who need it to do their jobs. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, maintain required education and financial records, and comply with legal obligations. Retention periods vary by record type.
Your Rights and Choices
You may contact us at any time to:
- See what information we have about you or your child.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your information, subject to our need to retain certain records as required by law.
- Opt out of future email communications.
- Ask questions or raise concerns about how your information is used.
California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under California law, including the right to know what personal information we collect, request its deletion, correct inaccurate information, and not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
Third-Party Links
This Website may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and encourage you to review their policies directly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted, with the effective date updated above. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or your information can be directed to:
- Privacy Officer, Maharishi School
- 804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Dr., Fairfield, IA 52556
- (641) 472-9400 · admissions@maharishischool.org