Last Updated: September 2026
Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of information collected through pgcps.org and other PGCPS websites and online services.
This Privacy Policy explains the types of information that may be collected when you use PGCPS websites and online services, how that information may be used and shared, and how PGCPS works to protect personal information.
When you visit a PGCPS website, certain information may be collected automatically. This information may include:
PGCPS may use this information to operate and maintain its websites, understand how visitors use them, improve content and services, troubleshoot technical issues, maintain security and evaluate website performance.
Information collected automatically is not intended to personally identify individual website visitors unless necessary for security, legal or operational purposes.
PGCPS websites may use cookies, analytics tools and similar technologies to provide website functionality, understand how visitors use our websites, improve content and services, troubleshoot technical issues, maintain security and evaluate website performance.
Cookies are small data files stored by a web browser. Some cookies are temporary and expire when a browser session ends, while others may remain on a user’s device for a longer period. PGCPS websites may also use similar technologies, such as local storage.
PGCPS may use third-party technology and analytics services to support the operation, measurement and improvement of its websites. These services may collect information such as IP address, browser and device information, pages visited, referring websites, dates and times of visits and general website usage information.
The specific cookies and technologies used may vary depending on the PGCPS website, service and features being used.
Users may be able to control or delete cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some PGCPS websites and online services.
PGCPS does not sell information collected through website analytics or use it to serve targeted commercial advertising.
PGCPS may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through its websites and online services.
This may include information submitted through contact or feedback forms, surveys, registration forms, employment applications, requests for information or assistance, event registrations, support requests and other PGCPS forms and online services.
The type of information collected will depend on the service being provided. PGCPS uses information submitted through these services for the purpose for which it was collected and for related educational, administrative, operational or legal purposes.
PGCPS does not sell personal information collected through its websites.
Information may be shared with authorized PGCPS employees, schools and offices when necessary to provide services, respond to requests, perform educational or administrative functions, maintain PGCPS systems, protect the safety and security of PGCPS students, employees and systems, or comply with applicable laws and legal requirements.
PGCPS may use contractors and service providers to provide technology, communications, website hosting, analytics, support and other services on behalf of the school system. Information may be provided to these service providers when necessary to perform services on behalf of PGCPS.
PGCPS expects contractors and service providers that receive personal information on its behalf to use the information only for authorized purposes and to handle it in accordance with applicable contractual and legal requirements.
PGCPS may also disclose information when required or permitted by law.
PGCPS is committed to protecting the privacy of student information in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and PGCPS policies and administrative procedures.
For information regarding the release and protection of student information, please see PGCPS Administrative Procedure 5126 – Release of Certain Student Information.
PGCPS uses administrative, technical and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
However, no website, electronic communication or information system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users should exercise appropriate caution when submitting sensitive information online.
PGCPS may use security tools and technologies to monitor its websites and information systems for unauthorized activity, cybersecurity threats, technical problems and potential violations of PGCPS policies or applicable law.
PGCPS retains information as necessary to fulfill the educational, administrative, operational or legal purpose for which it was collected and in accordance with applicable records retention requirements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the service involved and applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
PGCPS websites may contain links to or integrate with websites and online services operated by third parties. These may include educational resources, online productivity tools, social media platforms, video and multimedia services, forms and other online resources.
Third-party websites and services may use cookies or collect information according to their own privacy policies and practices. PGCPS does not control the privacy or security practices of external websites and services.
When PGCPS uses a third-party service as an authorized provider on behalf of the school system, additional contractual, legal and privacy protections may apply.
Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external websites and services before providing personal information.
As a public school system and governmental entity, PGCPS is subject to applicable public records and disclosure laws.
Information submitted to PGCPS may therefore be subject to disclosure when required by law. Information protected from disclosure by federal or state law will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.
PGCPS may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, services, legal requirements or PGCPS practices.
When this policy is updated, the revised version will be posted on this page and the “Last Updated” date will be changed.
Questions about this Privacy Policy or PGCPS privacy practices may be directed to:
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Web Services
Sasscer Administration Building
14201 School Lane
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
301-952-6001
websupport@pgcps.org
