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Privacy Policy

How NevadaSchools.org collects, uses, and protects your data — and how Google AdSense works on this site.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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01. Who We Are

NevadaSchools.org is an independent editorial platform presenting publicly-available Nevada school performance data from the Nevada Department of Education (NDE). We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the NDE, any school district, or any Nevada government agency.

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02. Information We Collect

We do not require an account or personal information to use NevadaSchools.org. The following data may be collected automatically:

Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URL — for security and performance purposes.
Search queries: ZIP codes, city names, and school names are processed server-side to return results. We do not store queries tied to your identity.
Cookie consent: Your Accept/Decline decision is stored in your browser's localStorage so we don't ask again.
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03. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Essential: Required for basic site functionality. Cannot be disabled.
Analytics: Anonymised page view and session data. No personally identifiable information collected.
Advertising (Google AdSense): Personalised ads based on your browsing history. Opt out at Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

Opt out: Google Ads Settings · aboutads.info

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04. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We participate in Google AdSense. Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve interest-based ads on this and other sites. You may opt out at google.com/settings/ads. Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy.

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05. How We Use Information

Data is used solely to operate and improve NevadaSchools.org — diagnosing errors, analysing traffic, and ensuring site security. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

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06. External Links

NevadaSchools.org links to external websites including NDE resources, school district sites, and zone lookup tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

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07. Children's Privacy

NevadaSchools.org is designed for parents and guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Contact us immediately if you believe a child has submitted personal information and we will delete it.

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08. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold. Since we collect minimal data, most requests can be resolved by clearing your browser cookies and localStorage. For other requests, contact us directly.

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09. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date above. Continued use of NevadaSchools.org after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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10. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy:

mailsupport@nevadaschools.org

Or via our Contact page.