St. Gregory Early Learning Center - Privacy Policy

St. Gregory Early Learning Center - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 24, 2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to St. Gregory Early Learning Center (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website [www.yourdaycare.com] (the “Site”) and the personal information of children enrolled in our care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

2. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information You Provide

  • Names, dates of birth, and contact information (address, phone, email) for parents/guardians and children

  • Emergency contact details

  • Medical and allergy information

  • Enrollment forms, dietary preferences, and class assignments

  • Payment information (processed via secure third‑party payment processors)

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address, browser type/version, device information

  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent on pages, referring/exit pages) via cookies and similar technologies

c. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use information for purposes including:

  • Enrolling and caring for your child

  • Communicating with you (email, text, phone calls) about your child’s progress, invoices, and notifications

  • Billing and payment processing

  • Improving and personalizing our Site and services

  • Complying with legal obligations (health and safety regulations, reporting)

4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Staff members and subcontractors (e.g., substitute teachers) on a need‑to‑know basis

  • Healthcare providers in emergencies or for routine care

  • Government or regulatory bodies when required by law (e.g., child welfare reports)

  • Service providers (payment processors, IT support) under confidentiality agreements

5. Data Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. Our staff is trained on data privacy. However, no system is completely secure; if a breach occurs, we will notify affected individuals as required by law.

6. Data Retention
We retain enrollment and health records for a minimum of three years after your child’s last day, or longer if required by state regulations. Usage logs are retained for up to one year.

7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information

  • Restrict or object to certain processing

  • Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
    To exercise these rights, contact us at KMooney@stgregoryelc.info.

8. Children’s Privacy
We collect information about children only as necessary for care. We do not knowingly collect additional information directly from children via the Site. Parents or guardians must provide consent for data collection.

9. Third‑Party Links
Our Site may include links to third‑party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy practices.

10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. We will post the revised date at the top and notify you via email or a notice on the Site.

11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns, please contact:
St. Gregory Early Learning Center
214 West Houston Street. Tyler, Texas 75702        Phone: (903) 448-7500
Email:KMooney@stgregoryelc.info