Our privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2/10/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Ashmont Nursery School (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website www.ashmontnurseryschool.com.

Key Points:

  • We collect personal data when you make a donation or submit an application form.
  • We use Stripe for secure payment processing (we do not store payment details).
  • We do not use cookies or tracking tools.
  • We do not sell or share personal data for marketing purposes.
  • We collect limited information about children for application purposes, but we handle it with strict confidentiality.

By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Data We Collect

We collect personal data in two ways:

2.1 Donation Form

When you make a donation, we collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Billing address (if required by Stripe)

We do not collect or store credit card or payment details. All payments are securely processed through Stripe.

2.2 Application Form

When you apply for enrollment, we may collect:

  • Parent/Guardian Name
  • Email Address & Phone Number
  • Mailing Address
  • Child’s Name & Date of Birth
  • Any Additional Information You Provide in the Application

We only use this data for enrollment purposes and do not share it without consent.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the information collected through donation and application forms to:

  • Process and acknowledge donations
  • Review applications for enrollment
  • Communicate with applicants regarding admissions
  • Maintain records for tax, compliance, and administrative purposes

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

To provide our services, we use third-party providers:

4.1 Payment Processing – Stripe

  • Donations are securely processed via Stripe.
  • Stripe may collect payment details, billing address, and other necessary data.
  • Stripe’s privacy policy: https://stripe.com/privacy.

We do not have access to or store any credit card information.

4.2 Application Processing

  • We securely store submitted applications and only share them with authorized school staff for review.

5. Data Security & Retention

We take security seriously and use industry-standard measures to protect your information.

  • Application and donation data is stored securely and is only accessible to authorized personnel.
  • We retain donation records for legal and tax purposes but do not store payment details.
  • Application data is retained only for as long as necessary for enrollment processing.

6. Your Rights (GDPR & U.S. Privacy Laws)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
✅ Access your data – Request a copy of the personal data we hold.
✅ Correct your data – Update inaccurate information.
✅ Request deletion – Ask us to delete your personal data, where applicable.
✅ Opt out of communications – Unsubscribe from emails anytime.

 To exercise these rights, email us at information@ashmontnurseryschool.com.

7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Since we are a nursery school, we may collect limited personal data about children through the application process. However, we:

  • Only collect this data with parental/guardian consent.
  • Do not collect or store children’s information for marketing purposes.
  • Do not share children’s information with third parties.

We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If you believe we have unintentionally collected a child’s data without proper consent, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

📧 Email: information@ashmontnurseryschool.com
📍 Address: Ashmont Nursery School, 1 Ashmont Street, Dorchester, Ma 02124