Privacy Policy for Discovery Village Childcare
Effective Date: 8/24/24
Introduction
Discovery Village Childcare (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, discoveryvillagechildcare.com (the “Site”). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
Personal Data
Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you voluntarily submit to us when you register on the Site or contact us for inquiries.
Derivative Data
Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site.
Financial Data
If you make payments for services through the Site, we may collect financial information, such as data related to your payment method (e.g., valid credit card number, card brand, expiration date) that we process through a third-party payment processor. We do not store this information on our servers.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the Site to help customize the Site and improve your experience.
2. Use of Your Information
We use the information we collect about you to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Site.
- Improve, personalize, and expand our Site and services.
- Understand and analyze how you use our Site.
- Communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners, including for customer service, to provide you with updates and other information relating to the Site, and for marketing and promotional purposes.
- Process your transactions and manage your orders.
- Send you emails regarding your account or orders.
- Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity.
- Compile anonymous statistical data and analysis for use internally or with third parties.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share the information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:
By Law or to Protect Rights
If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation. This includes complying with Massachusetts data privacy laws.
Service Providers
We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.
Business Transfers
We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
4. Security of Your Information
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. These measures are in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93H and Chapter 93I, and include the encryption of sensitive information and the use of secure systems to store personal data.
While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.
5. Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that affects the security of your personal information, we will notify you as required by Massachusetts law (Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93H). This may include providing written notice, electronic notice, or other methods permitted under Massachusetts law. We will also notify the Massachusetts Attorney General and any other relevant authorities as required.
6. Third-Party Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including advertisements and external services, that are not affiliated with us. Once you have used these links to leave the Site, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information.
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under age 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.
8. Data Retention and Destruction
We will retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. When your personal information is no longer needed, we will securely destroy it in accordance with Massachusetts data destruction laws (Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93I).
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Discovery Village Childcare
295 Weston St, Waltham, MA 02453
781.373.1918
[email protected]
Terms of Service
Effective Date: 8/24/24
Welcome to discoveryvillagechildcare.com (the “Site”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Discovery Village Childcare (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Site, you affirm that you are of legal age to enter into these Terms or, if you are not, that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the Site. Your use of the Site indicates your acceptance of these Terms.
2. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
3. Use of the Site
License to Use the Site
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms. This license does not include any right to:
- Modify, reproduce, or distribute any content on the Site.
- Use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering or extraction methods.
- Download any portion of the Site, except as expressly permitted.
- Use the Site or its content for any commercial purposes without our prior written consent.
Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use the Site:
- In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
- For the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way.
- To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent.
- To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Discovery Village Childcare, a Discovery Village Childcare employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
- To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Site, or which may harm us or other users of the Site.
4. Childcare Services
Service Descriptions
The Site may provide information regarding the childcare services we offer, including enrollment options, pricing, and schedules. All services are subject to availability and may be modified at our discretion.
Enrollment and Registration
To enroll your child in our childcare programs, you may be required to complete a registration process and provide certain information, including personal data. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
Payment Terms
Payments for services must be made in accordance with the terms provided at the time of enrollment. Failure to make timely payments may result in the suspension or termination of services. All payments are subject to our refund and cancellation policies, which will be made available to you at the time of enrollment.
5. Privacy and Data Protection
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. By using the Site, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
6. Intellectual Property
Ownership of Content
The content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by or licensed to Discovery Village Childcare and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Site.
7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Site or the information, content, or materials included on the Site. To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. You agree that your use of the Site is at your sole risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will Discovery Village Childcare, its affiliates, or their respective directors, employees, or agents, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, revenue, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Site or services provided through the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing the Site or using our services.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Discovery Village Childcare, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your access to or use of the Site.
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Your violation of any rights of another, including intellectual property rights.
- Any content you submit to the Site.
9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms and your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in Massachusetts. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties.
You agree that any arbitration under these Terms will take place on an individual basis; class arbitrations and class actions are not permitted. You waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site, with or without notice and for any reason, including for violation of these Terms or any applicable law. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Discovery Village Childcare regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, or representations, whether written or oral, regarding the same.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Discovery Village Childcare
295 Weston St, Waltham, MA 02453
781.373.1918
[email protected]
