Privacy Policy
Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) respects the privacy of our students, families, staff, supporters and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used and protected when you visit the OSB website.
Use of Personal Information
OSB does not collect personally identifiable information through this website unless you voluntarily provide it. This may occur when you submit an online form, send us an email, register for an event, make an inquiry, complete a survey or otherwise provide information through the website.
Information you provide is used for the purpose for which it was collected, such as responding to an inquiry, processing a request or communicating information about OSB.
OSB does not sell personal information. Personal information will not be shared with unaffiliated third parties except when necessary to provide a requested service, when disclosed at the time information is collected, or when required by law.
Consent
When consent is required for the collection, use or disclosure of personal information, OSB will seek consent from the appropriate individual.
When information relates to a student, consent may be obtained from the student’s parent or guardian and, when appropriate, from the student based on the student’s age and ability to understand how the information will be used or shared.
Cookies
The OSB website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and improve the visitor experience. A cookie is a small text file stored by your web browser that can remember certain preferences or information between visits.
You can adjust your browser settings to reject, limit or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the availability or functionality of certain features of the OSB website.
Website Analytics and Log Information
Like many websites, OSB may use website analytics tools to better understand how visitors access and use our site. Information collected may include IP address, general geographic location, browser type, device or platform, referring and exit pages, date and time of visits, pages viewed and time spent on the website.
OSB may use this information to understand website traffic, identify areas for improvement, evaluate how visitors find and navigate the site, and make our website more useful and accessible.
Links to Other Websites
The OSB website may contain links to websites operated by other organizations or service providers. OSB is not responsible for the content, security or privacy practices of those external websites.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external website that collects personal information. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through websites and online services operated by Overbrook School for the Blind.
Online Forms and Security
OSB takes reasonable measures to protect personal information submitted through our website. Information provided through online forms may be processed or stored through secure third-party platforms used by OSB to provide website, registration, communication, donation or other services.
When financial information is submitted through an online payment or donation form, payment information is processed through the applicable secure payment provider and is subject to that provider’s privacy and security practices.
Student and Community Privacy
Protecting the privacy of OSB students and families is especially important to us. Student photographs, names, stories and other personally identifiable information are shared publicly only in accordance with applicable permissions, OSB policies and legal requirements.
Visitors should also use care when submitting personal or sensitive information through online forms or other website features.
Third-Party Services
OSB may use third-party service providers to support website hosting, forms, donations, event registration, analytics, communications and other online services. Information submitted through these services may also be subject to the privacy policies and security practices of the applicable provider.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
OSB may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, technology, services or privacy practices. Any updates will be posted on this page.
Last Updated: September 2026
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way information submitted through the OSB website is handled, please contact:
Overbrook School for the Blind
info@obs.org