Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 31, 2026
Early Child Care Development ("ECDC") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our website visitors, program participants, partners, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, complete forms, register for programs or events, or otherwise interact with us.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
When you voluntarily provide it, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Organization or employer (if applicable)
- Program registration information
- Any other information you choose to provide through forms, surveys, or communications
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to requests for information about our services
- Process enrollment inquiries and waitlists
- Communicate with parents and guardians regarding their child's participation
- Send important updates regarding programs or services
- Administer educational programs and family engagement activities.
- Maintain website security and prevent fraud
- Comply with licensing, regulatory, and legal requirements.
If you choose to receive text messages, we may use your phone number to send appointment reminders, program updates, event notifications, or other information related to the services you have requested.
SMS Communications
By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from the Early Child Care Development Center related to our programs, services, events, or customer support.
Message frequency may vary depending on your interactions with us.
Standard message and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us through the contact information provided on our website.
Mobile Opt in, SMS Consent, and phone numbers collected for SMS communication purposes will not be sold, rented or shared with any third party and affiliates for marketing purposes. We may share this information only with trusted service providers who assist us in delivering SMS communications on our behalf and who are contractually required to protect your information.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information only when necessary:
- With trusted service providers that perform services on our behalf (such as website hosting, payment processing, email delivery, or technology support)
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect our legal rights, safety, or property
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or organizational restructuring, as permitted by law
Any third-party service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they perform for us.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Improve website performance
- Remember user preferences
- Enhance the overall user experience
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain website functionality.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
Children's Privacy
Protecting children's privacy is especially important. Our website is intended for parents, guardians, prospective families, educators, and community members. Any information collected about children is obtained only to provide educational programs, enrollment services, childcare services, and with appropriate parental or legal guardian consent when required by applicable law.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided on our website.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact the Early Child Care Development Center through the contact information listed on our website.
