Privacy policy

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Bible College of the Florida Keys (“BCFK,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, prospective students, alumni, donors, website visitors, and other users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://www.bcfk.org/ (the “Site”), access our Student Portal, submit applications or inquiries, donate, or otherwise interact with us (collectively, our “Services”).

As a religious educational institution operating in full accordance with our faith-based mission, BCFK is protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, which safeguards the free exercise of religion and the rights of religious organizations to govern their internal affairs—including the handling of student and donor information—without undue government interference. Our services are provided exclusively to residents of Florida, specifically within Monroe County. We comply with applicable Florida state laws, including the Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (FIPA) for data security and breach notification, and other relevant privacy regulations.

Information we collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a. Information you provide: When you fill out forms, apply for admission, register for the Student Portal, communicate with us, donate, or provide payment information. This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, educational background, financial information, and any other data you voluntarily submit.

b. Education records: Records directly related to a student and maintained by BCFK (e.g., grades, transcripts, enrollment information, disciplinary records). As a constitutionally protected religious institution not subject to certain federal mandates, we handle these records in alignment with our religious mission and institutional policies.

c. Automatically collected information: When you visit the Site or use our Services, we may automatically collect usage data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and interaction data. We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies for this purpose. [Insert specific tools you actually use, e.g., “We use Google Analytics for site traffic analysis.”]

How we use your information

We use the collected information to:

• Process applications, enrollments, and donations
• Provide and administer educational services and the Student Portal
• Communicate with you about your account, programs, events, or important updates
• Improve our website, services, and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations (including tax reporting and Florida regulatory requirements)
• Protect the security of our systems and prevent fraud
• For other legitimate educational, operational, or charitable purposes consistent with our mission as a religious institution serving only Florida/Monroe County residents

How we share your information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information for monetary consideration. We may share information as follows:

• With service providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., web hosting, email delivery, analytics, payment processing, student information systems), under contracts that require them to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.
• Legal requirements: To comply with court orders, subpoenas, or legal processes; to protect our rights, safety, or property; or as required by Florida or federal law.
• With your consent: Other disclosures only with your explicit permission.

Cookies and tracking technologies

We use essential cookies to enable Site functionality and optional cookies/analytics tools to understand traffic and improve services. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit Site functionality. [If you maintain a separate Cookie Policy or use specific third-party tools, link or describe them here.]

Data security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by FIPA and other applicable Florida law.

Data retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, or as required by our records retention schedule. Education records are retained in accordance with institutional policy consistent with our religious mission.

Your rights and choices

As a protected religious institution serving only Florida/Monroe County residents, we handle personal information in a manner that upholds our constitutional freedoms and mission integrity. You may request access to, correction, or deletion of personal information collected through the Site or Services by contacting us. We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable Florida law. You may also use our contact page.

Marketing opt-out: You may opt out of promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us.

International users and out-of-state users

Our Services are intended exclusively for residents of Florida (Monroe County). If you access our Site from outside Florida—or from outside the United States—your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States/Florida, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. We do not provide services to non-residents of Florida/Monroe County.

Changes to this privacy policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on the Site and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site or Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights: