Privacy Policy

COPPA Compliance

A World Discovery Montessori School is committed to protecting the privacy of children. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age without verifiable parental consent. All information submitted through our website is provided by parents or guardians on behalf of their children.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide to us when you:

• Book a tour through our online booking system
• Submit an inquiry, application, waitlist, or contact form
• Submit a testimonial or review
• Browse our website (through cookies and analytics)

Types of Information Collected:

• Parent/guardian information: name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Child information (provided by parent/guardian): name, age, date of birth, and program preferences
• Technical information: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and confirm tour bookings
• Respond to inquiries and enrollment applications
• Communicate with families about programs, events, and school updates
• Improve our website experience and analyze site usage
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Secure data transmission using industry-standard encryption (HTTPS)
• Limited access to personal information by authorized staff only
• Secure storage of data on protected servers
• Regular review and deletion of outdated information

While we take reasonable precautions to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookie Usage

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your language preferences and settings
• Analyze site traffic and understand how visitors use our website
• Provide essential website functionality

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality (cannot be disabled)
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand site usage (Google Analytics)
• Preference cookies: Remember your language and settings

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Declining non-essential cookies may affect website functionality.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Withdraw consent for data processing

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services (such as Google Maps for location information). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Consent

By using our website and submitting information through our forms, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.