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Effective Date: August 1, 2025 

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Little Lighthouses (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal information obtained through the provision of community-based child life services and through use of our website located at [www.littlelighthouseschildlife.com] (“Site”). By accessing or using our Site or services, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of information:

1.1 Personal Information Provided by You:

• Parent/guardian contact details (name, phone number, email address, mailing address).

• Limited child-related information necessary for service provision, which may include first name, age, developmental information, or relevant medical background.

• Service-related communications and records.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information:

• Technical data from use of the Site, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, browsing behavior, and cookie data.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from minors without the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

2. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Consent of the parent/guardian.

• Performance of a contract for child life services.

• Compliance with legal obligations.

• Legitimate business interests, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights.

3. Use of Information

Personal information may be used for the following purposes:

• To deliver, coordinate, and manage child life services.

• To communicate with parents/guardians regarding scheduling, service updates, or inquiries.

• To maintain records of service provision.

• To improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of our services and Site.

• For administrative, legal, or regulatory compliance.

• For limited marketing or newsletter distribution, if you have provided express consent.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or lease personal information. We may disclose personal information:

• To healthcare providers, schools, or collaborating professionals with your prior written consent.

• To third-party service providers engaged to perform business functions (e.g., IT support, website hosting), subject to confidentiality obligations.

• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.

• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or dissolution, in which case notice will be provided.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

6. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended to support children through their parent(s) or legal guardian(s). We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable child privacy laws. Personal information about children is collected only with verifiable parental consent and solely for the purpose of delivering services.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to and a copy of personal information we hold about you or your child.

• Request correction or amendment of inaccurate information.

• Request deletion of personal information, except where retention is required by law.

• Withdraw consent to processing at any time.

• Object to certain processing activities.

Requests to exercise these rights should be directed to [Insert Contact Email].

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze usage, and improve functionality. You may refuse or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of such third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies prior to providing personal information.

11. Policy Updates

We may revise or update this Policy from time to time in our sole discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Policy on the Site, unless otherwise required by law. Your continued use of our services or the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

12. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us.