At Early Beginners Child Care Centre, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information of our children, families, and staff. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.

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Information We Collect:

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1. Children's Information: We collect personal information about children enrolled in our child care programs, including but not limited to their names, dates of birth, medical information, emergency contact details, and developmental progress.

2. Family Information: We collect personal information about parents/guardians and other family members, including names, contact information, and emergency contact details.

3. Staff Information: We collect personal information about our staff members, including names, contact information, employment history, and qualifications.

4. Visitor Information: We may collect personal information about visitors to our facility for security and safety purposes.

 

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How We Use Personal Information:

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1. Child Care Services: We use personal information to provide child care services, including enrolment, communication with families, and tracking children's progress and well-being.

2. Health and Safety: Personal information may be used to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children, staff, and visitors.

3. Communication: We may use personal information to communicate important updates, events, and policies to families and staff.

4. Administration: Personal information is used for administrative purposes such as billing, record-keeping, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

 

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Disclosure of Personal Information:

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1. Authorised Parties: Personal information may be disclosed to authorised parties such as staff members, regulatory authorities, health professionals, and emergency contacts when necessary to provide child care services and ensure the safety and well-being of children.

2. Third Parties: We do not sell, rent, or disclose personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may engage trusted service providers (e.g., software providers, security services) who may have access to personal information for the purpose of providing services on our behalf.

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Data Security:

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1. Safeguards: We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal information against loss, theft, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

2. Access Control: Access to personal information is restricted to authorised individuals who require access for legitimate purposes.

 

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Your Rights:

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1. Access and Correction: Parents/guardians and staff members have the right to access and request correction of their personal information held by Early Beginners Child Care Centre.

2. Withdrawal of Consent: Parents/guardians and staff members have the right to withdraw consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of their personal information, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.

 

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Changes to this Privacy Policy:

 

We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage families and staff members to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

 

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Contact Us:

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If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at [contact email/phone number].

 

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Effective Date:

 

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 13/03/2024 and supersedes any previous versions.

By enrolling your child or working at Early Beginners Child Care Centre, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.