Privacy Policy

Lion Academy Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 11, 2025

At Lion Academy, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our prospective families, enrolled children, and their parents/guardians. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you interact with us, whether through our website, enrollment forms, or during the provision of our pre-K and childcare services.

By engaging with Lion Academy Childcare, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide our services effectively and safely:

a. Information You Provide Directly

When you inquire about enrollment, complete registration forms, or communicate with us, you may provide:

  • Parent/Guardian Information: Full names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, emergency contact details, relationship to the child, and payment information (e.g., bank details, credit card information).
  • Child Information: Full names, dates of birth, gender, health information (allergies, medical conditions, medications, dietary restrictions), developmental information, emergency contacts, and any special needs or accommodations.
  • Enrollment Preferences: Desired program, schedule, and start dates.

b. Information We Collect During Care

Once a child is enrolled, we may collect additional information related to their care and development:

  • Observations and Progress: Records of a child's developmental milestones, learning progress, and daily activities.
  • Photos and Videos: Images or videos of children participating in activities, with explicit parental consent obtained prior to collection and use.
  • Attendance Records: Dates and times of attendance.

c. Information Collected Automatically (Website)

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information:

  • Device and Usage Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of access.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website usage, and for marketing purposes. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Enrollment and Administration: To process applications, manage waitlists, facilitate enrollment, and administer your child's participation in our programs.
  • Providing Care and Education: To deliver high-quality pre-K and childcare services, including planning activities, monitoring development, and ensuring the safety and well-being of your child.
  • Communication: To communicate with parents/guardians regarding their child's day, emergencies, program updates, events, billing, and other important notices.
  • Billing and Payments: To process tuition fees, manage financial accounts, and handle any applicable subsidies or financial aid.
  • Safety and Security: To maintain a safe and secure environment for all children and staff, including emergency preparedness and health management.
  • Improving Services: To analyze and improve our programs, curriculum, facilities, and overall service quality.
  • Marketing and Outreach: To inform you about new programs, events, or promotions that may be of interest, but only with your explicit consent where required.

3. How We Share Your Information

We understand the sensitive nature of the information we collect and are committed to keeping it confidential. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Internal Staff: With Lion Academy staff members on a "need-to-know" basis to provide care, manage programs, or respond to your inquiries.
  • Third-Party Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, educational software, IT support, or administrative services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or to comply with applicable regulations.
  • Emergencies: In situations involving a threat to the health or safety of a child, staff, or the public.
  • With Your Consent: For any other purpose with your explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We implement a variety of administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure physical storage of paper records.
  • Restricted access to digital data based on roles and responsibilities.
  • Use of secure networks and encryption for sensitive data transmission.
  • Regular security assessments and updates to our systems.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and your child, and request corrections if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails or by contacting us directly.
  • Withdraw Photo/Video Consent: If you have previously given consent for photos or videos of your child to be used for promotional purposes, you may withdraw this consent at any time.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and, where appropriate, by other means of communication. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Lion Academy Childcare

1881 Vine Street, Murray, UT, 84121

(801) 450-7774

lionacademy@southeast@.cc