Privacy policy for Alphabetz Montessori

At Alphabetz Montessori, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. By interacting with our website, services, and enrolling in our programs, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you in various ways, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
• Enrollment Information: Child’s name, date of birth, health details, and emergency contact information.
• Payment Information: Credit card numbers or other financial data for payment purposes.
• Online Information: Information automatically collected when you visit our website, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide educational services and manage student enrollments
• Communicate with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress, events, and updates
• Process payments and maintain accurate financial records
• Improve our website’s functionality and user experience
• Send marketing or promotional materials (with your consent)
• Ensure the safety and security of our students and staff

3. How We Share Your Information

Alphabetz Montessori does not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted service providers who assist us in operations, such as payment processing, website hosting, or marketing communications.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the safety, rights, or property of Alphabetz Montessori, our students, or others.
• Consent: With your consent for specific purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect the personal information we collect. While we take steps to ensure the security of your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Children’s Privacy

We take the privacy of children seriously. We collect personal information from children only as necessary to manage our educational programs and in compliance with applicable laws. Parents or guardians have the right to review their child’s information and request changes or deletion.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You may request a copy of the information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request to update or correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.

7. Cookies and Online Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but doing so may limit certain functionalities of our website.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the "Effective Date" listed at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for updates.