Effective Date: June 26, 2026
Welcome to Growing Hands Family Daycare (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or contact us regarding our childcare services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you use our website or contact us:
Personal Information
- Parent/Guardian Name
- Phone Number
- Email Address
- Child’s Age
- Program of Interest
- Preferred Start Date
- Message or Inquiry
- Any additional information you voluntarily provide
Automatically Collected Information
Our website may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- Referral source
- Cookies and similar technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to enrollment inquiries
- Contact you regarding childcare availability
- Provide customer support
- Schedule tours or consultations
- Improve our website and services
- Maintain internal records
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We will only use your information for legitimate business purposes related to our childcare services.
3. Enrollment Forms
When you submit our Enrollment Inquiry Form, the information you provide is used solely to contact you regarding enrollment, availability, and childcare services.
Submitting the form does not guarantee enrollment.
4. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to:
- Improve website performance
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Enhance the user experience
You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
5. Analytics
We may use website analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors use our website.
These tools collect anonymous usage information and do not identify you personally.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website may use trusted third-party services to operate efficiently, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Email service providers
- Contact form software
- Customer relationship management (CRM) software
- Google Maps
- Google Business Profile
- Google Analytics
These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services on our behalf.
7. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only:
- When required by law
- To protect our legal rights
- With trusted service providers who assist in operating our business
- With your consent
8. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmitting information over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for parents and guardians.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through our website.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, 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
- Request information about how your data is used
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Respond to your inquiries
- Provide requested services
- Maintain business records
- Comply with legal obligations
When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it where appropriate.
12. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
13. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Growing Hands Family Daycare
8720 94th St
Woodhaven, NY 11421
Phone: (934) 799-1618