Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

At Apple Childcare Center, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the information we collect from our families, staff, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website, mobile app, or childcare services.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to any other websites, mobile applications, third-party social media platforms, email lists, or any collective non-user-specific or personal information collected and/or managed by any entity other than Apple Childcare Center.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, and addresses provided during enrollment or inquiries.
Child Information: Details about your child, including their name, age, medical information, and developmental progress, necessary for providing quality care.
Payment Information: Billing details for processing tuition and fees, securely handled through trusted payment processors.
Website Usage Data: Information such as IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited, collected through cookies and analytics tools to improve our website experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and improve our childcare services, including enrollment, communication, and daily updates.
To process payments and manage billing.
To communicate with families about important updates, events, and their child’s progress.
To enhance our website and mobile app functionality and user experience.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:

With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT support) who assist us in delivering our services.
With educators and staff to ensure the safety and well-being of your child.
When required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Apple Childcare Center, our families, or the public.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously. We implement industry-standard measures, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls, to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access, update, or correct your personal information.
Request the deletion of your information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Opt-out of receiving promotional communications.
Disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

6. Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children in our care. Personal information about children is collected only with parental consent and used solely for providing childcare services and ensuring their safety and development.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Website Information Collected

Apple Childcare Center may collect two types of information when you visit or use our website: contact information

and usage information.

Cookies

From time to time, Apple Childcare Center and/or our advertisers or third parties may send a cookie to your computer. A cookie is a small data file sent from a web server to your browser and stored on your device. Cookies cannot read data from your hard drive or access existing cookie files on your computer, nor do they cause any harm to your system.

Web Beacons

Some of our web pages and electronic communications may include Web Beacons (also known as “clear GIFs”), which are small electronic images that collect limited data. This may include a cookie number, the time and date of a page view, and a description of the page where the Web Beacon is located. We may also use Web Beacons placed by third-party advertisers to monitor website activity. These Web Beacons do not collect any personally identifiable information and are solely used to track website usage and related interactions.

Unique Identifier

We assign a unique internal identifier to track your future visits, allowing us to collect aggregate demographic data about our visitors. This helps us personalize your experience on our website and tailor certain electronic communications you receive from us. This information is strictly for internal use and is never shared with third parties. Additionally, it is not linked to any personal details, such as your email address.