Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for The Curious Creators’ Club

Introduction

The Curious Creators’ Club (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is dedicated to fostering curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills in children. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information we collect from children, parents, and guardians. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information.

Information We Collect

Information about Children:
  • Personal Information: We may collect basic personal information from children, such as their first name, age, and email address (with parental consent). This information is primarily used for program registration, communication, and safety purposes.
  • Parental/Guardian Information: We collect contact information (name, email, phone number) from parents or guardians for the purpose of obtaining consent, providing program updates, and addressing inquiries.
  • Emergency Contact Information: We collect emergency contact information (name, relationship, phone number) for the safety of children during program activities.
Information about Website Visitors:
  • Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-personal information about website visitors, such as IP address, browser type, and website usage data. This information is used for website analytics and improvement purposes.
  • Cookies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather information about website usage. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.

How We Collect Information?

  • Direct Collection: We collect information directly from children, parents, or guardians through registration forms, email correspondence, and other communication channels.
  • Automatic Collection: We may collect non-personal information through website analytics tools and cookies.

How We Use Your Information?

  • Program Administration: We use collected information to manage program registrations, communicate with participants and parents, and provide program-related services.
  • Safety and Security: We use emergency contact information to ensure the safety and well-being of children during program activities.
  • Communication: We use email addresses to send program updates, newsletters, and important notifications.
  • Website Improvement: We use non-personal information to analyze website traffic, improve user experience, and troubleshoot technical issues.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information of children with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share information with the following parties:
  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our programs, such as payment processors, email marketing platforms, and website hosting providers. These service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using the information for any other purpose.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization or others.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the personal information we collect. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable laws. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without proper consent, we will delete it promptly.

Parental Consent

Parental or guardian consent is required for children under the age of 13 to participate in our programs. We will obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting any personal information from children.

Your Rights

Parents or guardians have the right to review, correct, or delete their child’s personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email]

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]