Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as certain data gathered automatically when you use our website.

Information you provide:

• Full name, email address, and phone number submitted through contact or enrollment inquiry forms
• Child's name, date of birth, and grade/age level when submitted for enrollment inquiries
• Billing name, address, and payment details when making payments online
• Appointment details when booking tours, consultations, or enrollment meetings
• Any messages or communications you send to us directly

Information collected automatically:

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Cookie and tracking data (see Section 6 below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our programs
• To process enrollment applications and manage your child's records
• To process online payments securely
• To confirm, reschedule, or manage appointments and school visits
• To send you important school updates, event notices, and administrative communications
• To improve our website and overall user experience
• To comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.

3. Payments

House of Montessori Preschool uses secure, third-party payment processors to handle all online transactions. We do not store your full credit or debit card information on our servers. All payment data is encrypted and handled by our payment provider in accordance with PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) requirements.

By submitting a payment through our website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of our payment processor. Please review their privacy policy separately for full details on how payment data is handled.

4. Appointments & Scheduling

When you book an appointment, tour, or consultation through our website, we collect your name, contact details, and your preferred date and time. This information is used solely to confirm and manage your appointment. Appointment data may be stored in our scheduling system and is not shared with third parties except as required to operate the scheduling tool.

5. Children's Privacy

We take the privacy of children very seriously. Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children. Any information about a child submitted through our website (such as during an enrollment inquiry) must be provided by a parent or legal guardian.

If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from or about a child without parental consent, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

6. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small files placed on your device. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Types of cookies we may use:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Functional cookies: Remember your preferences for a better experience

7. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or managing appointments — bound by confidentiality obligations
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Safety: When necessary to protect the safety of a child, staff member, or the public
• Business transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred with appropriate notice to you

8. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• The right to lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.