Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) applies to www.severnachildcare.com, operated by Severna Park Children’s Centre, Inc. (“Company”), and governs data collection and usage. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise noted, all references to the Company include www.severnachildcare.com. The Company’s website is a preschool and daycare site. By using the Company website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA and CPRA:
- Right to Know: You may request details on what personal data we collect, use, and share.
- Right to Delete: You can request deletion of personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to Correct: You may request corrections to inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data for advertising purposes.
- Right to Restrict Sensitive Data Use: You may limit the use of sensitive personal information.
- Right Against Retaliation: The Company will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
Collection of Your Personal Information
To better provide you with our products and services, the Company may collect personally identifiable information such as:
- First and last name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Employer
- Job title
- Child’s name, date of birth (DOB), start date of school, and date of school tour
If you purchase the Company’s products or services, we collect billing and credit card information to complete the transaction.
The Company may also collect anonymous demographic information, which is not unique to you, such as:
- Age
- Gender
- Parent name, email, phone number, and child’s name/DOB
We do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it. However, you may be required to provide certain personal information when using specific services, including:
(a) registering for an account; (b) entering a contest or promotion; (c) signing up for special offers; (d) sending us an email; or (e) submitting payment information for products or services.
We use this information primarily to communicate with you and to fulfill the services you request. Additional information may be collected in the future to enhance our offerings.
Use of Your Personal Information
The Company collects and uses your personal information to:
- Operate and deliver requested services
- Provide information, products, or services you request
- Send notices about your account
- Fulfill contractual obligations, including billing and collection
- Notify you about changes to our website, products, or services
- Carry out any other purpose described when you provide the information
- Perform any other use with your consent
We may also inform you of other products or services available from the Company and its affiliates.
Sharing Information with Third Parties
The Company does not sell, rent, or lease its customer lists to third parties.
We may share data with trusted partners to perform functions such as statistical analysis, email delivery, customer support, or shipping. These third parties are prohibited from using your personal information for any purpose other than providing services to the Company and must maintain its confidentiality.
We may also disclose personal information without notice if required by law, or in good faith to:
(a) comply with legal process; (b) protect the Company’s rights or property; or (c) protect the personal safety of users or the public.
Tracking User Behavior
The Company may track the pages users visit to understand which services are most popular. This helps us deliver customized content and advertising tailored to user interests.
Automatically Collected Information
The Company may automatically collect information about your device and browser, including IP address, browser type, domain names, access times, and referring website addresses. This data is used to operate and improve our services and maintain overall quality.
Use of Cookies
Our website may use “cookies” to personalize your experience. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a web server. Cookies cannot deliver viruses and can only be read by the domain that issued them.
Cookies make your experience more convenient by saving your preferences and information for future visits. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. If you decline cookies, some website features may not function as intended.
Links to Other Sites
Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of any site that collects personally identifiable information.
Security of Your Personal Information
The Company secures your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure through:
- SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Protocol
When personal information (such as credit card numbers) is transmitted to other websites, it is encrypted via SSL.
While we strive to protect your information, please note that no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Right to Deletion
Upon receiving a verifiable request, we will:
- Delete your personal information from our records; and
- Direct service providers to delete your information from their records.
You may exercise this right by contacting us at director@severnachildcare.com.
We may not be able to fulfill a deletion request if it is necessary to:
- Complete a transaction or fulfill a contract;
- Detect or prevent fraud or illegal activity;
- Debug or repair system functionality;
- Exercise or protect legal rights;
- Comply with legal obligations; or
- Use the information internally in a lawful manner consistent with your expectations.
Children Under Thirteen
The Company follows the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable privacy laws.
We may collect information from children under 13 only with verified parental consent and for purposes consistent with our educational services.
Email Communications
We may occasionally contact you via email regarding announcements, promotions, surveys, or updates. We may receive notifications when you open or interact with our emails.
You may opt out of promotional communications by replying “Unsubscribe” to the email or clicking the unsubscribe link provided.
External Data Storage Sites
We may store your data on servers provided by trusted third-party vendors.
Changes to This Policy
The Company reserves the right to modify this Policy as needed, such as when our services or applicable laws change. Significant updates will be communicated via email, website notice, or other appropriate means. Continued use of our website constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
Contact Information
Severna Park Children’s Centre, Inc.
144 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, Maryland 21122
Email: director@severnachildcare.com
Phone: (410) 647-3504
Effective Date: October 2, 2025