Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 4, 2026

1. Introduction
Welcome to Imani's Garden Childcare (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We operate a home daycare in Massachusetts. We are committed to protecting the privacy of parents, guardians, and children who use our services or visit our website.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:

• Parent/guardian name, phone number, email, and address
• Child’s name, age, and relevant care information (e.g., allergies, medical needs)
• Emergency contact information
• Billing and payment details
• Website usage data (cookies, IP address)

3. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We only collect personal information about children with verifiable parental consent and solely for the purpose of providing childcare services.

4. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:

• Provide childcare services safely
• Communicate with parents/guardians
• Maintain required records under Massachusetts childcare regulations
• Process payments
• Improve our website and services

5. Sharing of Information
We do NOT sell personal information. We may share information only:

• With licensing authorities such as the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) if required
• In emergencies (e.g., medical providers)
• With service providers (e.g., payment processors), under strict confidentiality

6. Data Security (Massachusetts Law Compliance)
We comply with Massachusetts data security law (201 CMR 17.00). We take reasonable steps to protect personal information, including:

• Secure storage of records
• Password-protected systems
• Limited access to sensitive information

7. Data Retention
We retain records as required by Massachusetts childcare licensing laws and for legitimate business purposes.

8. Your Rights
Parents/guardians may:

• Request access to their information
• Request corrections
• Withdraw consent (subject to legal requirements for recordkeeping)

9. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies for functionality and analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

10. Contact Us
Contact us regarding our privacy policy.