Privacy Policy

School Finder USA does not require registration and does not collect personal data from visitors directly. All school data is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) — a federal agency — and is in the public domain.

The following may be collected automatically via third-party tools:

• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time on page, and navigation path
• Approximate geographic location (country/region — not precise)
• Referring website or search query
• Device type and screen resolution
• IP address (anonymized before storage by Google Analytics)

This data is collected in aggregate and anonymized form. Server access logs are retained for up to 30 days.

• Essential cookies — Theme preferences and session state. Always active, do not track you.
• Analytics cookies — Google Analytics GA4 (only after consent).
• Advertising cookies — Google AdSense (only after consent). May track across sites.

Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our site. It collects anonymized page views, session durations, and device info.

• Sets cookies _ga, _ga_XXXXXX (up to 2 years)
• IP addresses are anonymized before storage
• Data processed by Google LLC (USA) under Standard Contractual Clauses

View Google's Privacy Policy.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display ads that help fund this free directory. AdSense may use cookies to serve interest-based ads.

• May set advertising cookies to personalize ads across sites
• Uses the DoubleClick cookie (IDE) to track ad interactions
• School Finder USA does not collect or share personal data directly

The Schools Near Me and Interactive Map features may request your browser geolocation. Your location is:

• Only requested with your explicit browser permission
• Used in real-time only to calculate school proximity
• Never stored on our servers
• Never shared with third parties

All school data originates from public NCES federal datasets containing no personally identifiable information about students or parents. We implement reasonable measures to protect our infrastructure from unauthorized access.

Server logs are retained for a maximum of 30 days. The site uses HTTPS encryption for all connections.

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar U.S. state privacy laws, you may have the right to:

• Know — Request disclosure of data we hold about you
• Delete — Request deletion of any personal data collected
• Opt-Out — Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Non-Discrimination — Exercise your rights without receiving discriminatory treatment
• Correct — Request correction of inaccurate personal information

Since School Finder USA does not directly collect personal data, most rights should be exercised with Google directly via their privacy controls.

• Leaflet.js — Open-source map library. No tracking.
• Chart.js — Open-source charting. Runs client-side only.
• Font Awesome 6 — Icons via Cloudflare CDN.
• CARTO / OpenStreetMap — Map tiles. See CARTO Privacy.
• Esri / ArcGIS — Satellite imagery (optional). See Esri Privacy.
• Google Fonts — Font delivery. Google may log request metadata.

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Visit our About Us page for contact information.

This policy was last updated in March 2026 and will be reviewed regularly to reflect changes in law or our use of services.