Privacy Policy

Welcome to Lighthouse Childcare Center. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all children, parents, guardians, staff members, and visitors who interact with our childcare center and website.
 

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
 

1. Information We Collect
 

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including but not limited to:

• Parent or guardian names

• Email addresses and phone numbers

• Child enrollment inquiries and related information

• Appointment or tour booking requests

• Employment application information

• Feedback or contact form submissions
   

We may also collect limited non-personal information automatically, such as browser type, device information, and website usage statistics, to help improve our website experience.
 

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries and communication requests

• Process childcare enrollment or waitlist applications

• Schedule tours or meetings

• Improve our programs, services, and website functionality

• Provide important updates regarding our childcare services

• Maintain safety, security, and administrative records
   

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for operating our childcare services and supporting families.
 

3. Protection of Personal Information
 

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, or alteration.

Access to personal information is limited to authorized staff members who require the information to perform their duties.
 

4. Children’s Privacy
 

Protecting children’s privacy is especially important to us. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through our website without parental or guardian involvement.
 

Any child-related information provided to us is handled confidentially and used solely for childcare, enrollment, health, safety, or communication purposes.
 

5. Sharing of Information
 

Lighthouse Childcare Center does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

Information may only be shared:
 

• When required by law or regulatory authorities

• When necessary to protect the health and safety of children or staff

• With authorized service providers supporting our operations under confidentiality obligations
   

6. Cookies and Website Analytics
 

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website performance and user experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website and allow certain website functions to operate properly.
 

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
 

7. Third-Party Links
 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
 

8. Access and Updates to Information
 

Parents or guardians may request access to, correction of, or removal of personal information, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.
 

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
 

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or operational practices. Updated versions will be posted on this website with the revised effective date.