Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 24, 2025
Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center, LLC (“SBELC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.sbelc.com, submit a form, or otherwise interact with us online or offline.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information from website visitors, parents/guardians, and others:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Child’s name and age (if submitted through a form)
- Address (optional for enrollment or waitlist)
- Messages or inquiries submitted via contact forms
We also collect limited data via website analytics tools provided by our hosting provider. This may include IP address, browser type, device info, and pages visited.We also collect limited data via website analytics tools provided by our hosting provider. This may include IP address, browser type, device info, and pages visited.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and schedule tours
- Provide you with information about enrollment or programs
- Send administrative emails or SMS messages (with consent)
- Improve our website, services, and user experience
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
3. SMS & Email Communication
If you opt in via our contact or tour form, we may send you SMS or email communications regarding:
Tour confirmations or reminders
Enrollment updates
Events, closures, or important notices
By submitting your phone number and checking the consent box, you agree to receive automated text messages from us. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP.”
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers (e.g., website hosting, CRM systems, SMS/email platforms)
- Legal authorities if required by law or court order
- Affiliates or successors in the case of a business transfer
All vendors are required to protect your information in accordance with our privacy standards.
5. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Our website is intended for use by parents and guardians, not children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that a child has submitted personal data, we will delete that information promptly.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Choices
You may:
- Opt out of marketing emails by clicking “Unsubscribe” in any email.
- Stop SMS messages by replying “STOP”.
- Request to review, correct, or delete your personal data by contacting us directly.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center, LLC
5825-29 West Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-878-7235
info@teachphila.org