Privacy Policy — Petite Luminaries Montessori
Effective Date: July 7, 2026 Last Updated: July 7, 2026
Petite Luminaries Montessori ("we," "us," "our," or "the School"), operating locations in [Location 1] and [Location 2], is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, prospective and enrolled families, and their children. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through plmontessori.com, how we use it, and the choices you have.
This policy is designed to comply with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario privacy legislation.
1. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide Directly
Contact and enrollment forms: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, child's name and age, preferred location/program, and any details you choose to share about your child's needs.
Waitlist and tour requests: parent/guardian contact details and scheduling preferences.
Newsletter sign-ups: email address and name.
Communications: information you provide when emailing, calling, or messaging us through the website.
b) Information About Children
As a Montessori school, we may collect limited information about children through enrollment and inquiry forms — such as name, age, and program interest — provided by a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect information directly from children through the website. This information is used solely for admissions, program placement, and communication with parents/guardians.
c) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
IP address and approximate location
Browser type and device information
Pages visited, time spent, and referring website
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
Respond to inquiries and schedule tours
Process enrollment applications and manage waitlists
Communicate updates, newsletters, and school-related information (with your consent)
Improve our website's content, functionality, and user experience
Maintain accurate records for administrative and regulatory purposes
Comply with legal obligations related to childcare and education licensing
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
3. How We Share Information
We may share information only in the following circumstances:
Service providers: trusted third parties who help operate our website and business (e.g., website hosting via Squarespace, email communication tools, advertising platforms such as Google Ads), bound by confidentiality obligations.
Legal requirements: where required by law, regulation, court order, or to protect the safety of a child, staff member, or the public.
Business changes: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of school operations, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Remember your preferences
Understand how visitors use our site (analytics)
Support advertising features, such as Google Ads
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
5. Third-Party Services
Our website is built on Squarespace and may use third-party tools such as Google Analytics and Google Ads. These providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review:
6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable childcare licensing and legal obligations. Enrollment records are retained in accordance with Ontario childcare recordkeeping requirements.
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you or your child
Request correction of inaccurate information
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time (e.g., unsubscribe link in emails)
Request deletion of your information, subject to legal or administrative retention requirements
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for use by parents and guardians, not children. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children online. All information regarding a child is provided by, and used in communication with, a parent or legal guardian.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Petite Luminaries Montessori Email: info@petiteluminaries.com
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
